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Atascadero, CA vs Morro Bay, CA

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- Morro Bay spends 0.0% less per student than Atascadero.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Morro Bay than in Atascadero. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morro Bay had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atascadero
 Atascadero, CAMorro Bay, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for Morro Bay    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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