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Compton, CA vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto spends 19.3% less per student than Compton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% higher in Modesto than in Compton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 30.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Compton

Education
 Compton, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,429$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374$12,636$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,492$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.8621.9516.23
 Students per Librarian6565467624573
 Students per Counselor380729530
 Grade School Educ.22.4%7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.8%8.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.63.8%83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.7%26.3%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.1%8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.5%19.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.2.0%3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%1.6%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.2%0.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Compton    6 Reviews

I visit Compton each Summer. This is one of the most welcoming and spectacular cities to work. live and raise a family in. The educational system is superior to most,  More

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Over 9 years ago

looking for a good neighborhood to live in  More

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What was the last writer thinking! Must have been locked up too long, or hasn't been around much. Probably lived in Compton or LA County his whole life. Compton is  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 3 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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ZIPS IN COMPTON, CALIFORNIA
90221 90220
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95355 95350 95351 95358 95356 95354 95357

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