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Davis, CA vs Menlo Park, CA

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- Menlo Park spends 43.7% more per student than Davis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.8% lower in Menlo Park than in Davis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Menlo Park had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davis
 Davis, CAMenlo Park, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,207  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Davis    14 Reviews
T · Davis, CA
Davis is a Green Oasis
Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Matt · Cato, NY
Davis - Bicycling from 1 to 18 years old Creates S
Over 13 years ago

Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Abhd · Davis, CA
Pretty Safe
Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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Reviews for Menlo Park    5 Reviews
Dawn · Menlo Park, CA
San Francisco Bay Area
Over 10 years ago

Cost of living is beyond absurdly  More

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stephen · Menlo Park, CA
Quality of life in Menlo Park
Over 13 years ago

Very nice. Good connection to San Francisco or San Jose or any city in between via Caltrain or bus. Weather can't be  More

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Chris · Menlo Park, CA
City pairs, recommendation for a one-earner equiva
Over 15 years ago

My 14mo daughter, wife and I live in Menlo Park, CA which is approximately half way between San Francisco and San Jose. To afford an upper middle class quality of life  More

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