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Castaic, CA vs Galveston, TX

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- Galveston spends 23.7% less per student than Castaic.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.9% lower in Galveston than in Castaic. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Galveston had 8.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Castaic
 Castaic, CAGalveston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,297$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,956$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11064573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Castaic    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 13 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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