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Atwater, CA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego spends 14.1% more per student than Atwater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.0% higher in San Diego than in Atwater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 26.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atwater
 Atwater, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,556  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.2  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor512  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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