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Cambria, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 2.8% more per student than Cambria.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.5% higher in San Marcos than in Cambria. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cambria
 Cambria, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Cambria    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This is a wonderful school with lots of teachers who care about students. Because of the small size (about 300) , students and parents really know one another. The  More

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Over 19 years ago

I visit Cambria, CA one week out of every year, ever since I was little. It's a great place to get away from it all. It's beautiful with pine trees that meet the sea.  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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