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Yuma, AZ vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside spends 72.5% more per student than Yuma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.5% higher in Riverside than in Yuma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Riverside had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yuma

Education
 Yuma, AZRiverside, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$8,869$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,882$12,853$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$3,953$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.3623.3616.23
 Students per Librarian1413249534573
 Students per Counselor502526530
 Grade School Educ.7.9%9.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%8.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.3%82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%22.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.2%8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%23.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.0%6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 6 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365
ZIPS IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
92503 92507 92504 92505 92506 92508 92501

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