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Castle Pines, CO vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 28.8% more per student than Castle Pines.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.5% higher in San Marcos than in Castle Pines. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 11.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Castle Pines
 Castle Pines, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Castle Pines    2 Reviews
David · Castle Rock, CO
Castle Pines Village
Over 14 years ago

Great place to  More

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Lori · Castle Rock, CO
The best weather in the US, maybe even in the worl
Over 16 years ago

The weather in this part of CO is absolutely wonderful. This is largely due to the altitude and lack of humidity. It can be 32 degrees and not feel cold. One day may  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
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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