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Burbank, CA vs Scotts Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Scotts Valley spends 6.1% less per student than Burbank.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.1% lower in Scotts Valley than in Burbank. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Scotts Valley had 3.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Burbank
 Burbank, CAScotts Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,364$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62714573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Burbank    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Burbank for 30 years. We raised our son here, he attended public schools and graduated high in his class. We have several friends that are also still here.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Burbank since 1990 and it sure has changed. The crime was once low but ever since the radically left city council has made changes this is no longer so.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Burbank is a nice city with a focus on the entertainment industry. The city benefits from southern California's mild climate with no snow, moderate temps in the winter  More

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Reviews for Scotts Valley    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We lived and worked in Scotts Valley for a number of years. It's a nice enough city, safe and clean unlike some areas of Santa Cruz. It's well managed and the schools  More

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Over 7 years ago

Great weather and small town feel but it is changing rapidly  More

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Over 11 years ago

Scotts Valley is an ideal, small town with many wonderful features. It's just 10 minutes from the beaches in nearby Santa Cruz yet doesn't get the wet fog because it's  More

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