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Arcata, CA vs Moreno Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Moreno Valley spends 2.6% less per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.7% higher in Moreno Valley than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moreno Valley had 16.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CAMoreno Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Moreno Valley    28 Reviews

I am a Blasian female and I have lived here my whole life. Here is an honest review on the city. Firstly, if you're expecting this city to be like LA or whatever it's  More

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I have lived her for over 25 years and have seen a major shift in crime, population, and traffic (not in this particular order). It started when March Air force Base was  More

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Ok so I grew up in Moreno Valley since I was 8 years old now I'm a grown adult and from my experience Moreno Valley isn't a good place to support yourself or if you have  More

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