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Atwater, CA vs Fair Oaks, CA

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- Fair Oaks spends 6.3% more per student than Atwater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% higher in Fair Oaks than in Atwater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fair Oaks had 35.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atwater
 Atwater, CAFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,556  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor512  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Atwater    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've lived in Atwater Village for the past 11 years. It's rated one of the best neighborhoods in Los Angeles and I am in complete agreement with that. I've seen it  More

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It went from hellhole to paradise in less than five years. Now, there are more places to shop and eat. What was a boring, open field is now a huge shopping center off of  More

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This is a Little town of about 28,000 people. All ages, mainly Spanish Speaking. There are not very many varities of Resturants, or of Good Quality. The Housing is  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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