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Del Mar, CA vs Marina del Rey, CA

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Highlights
- Marina del Rey spends 6.5% more per student than Del Mar.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% lower in Marina del Rey than in Del Mar. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marina del Rey had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Del Mar
 Del Mar, CAMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Del Mar    2 Reviews

I'm born, and raised in the Chicago area, and had most of my career while living in the Washington, DC area. San Diego does take some getting used to. Where you live  More

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Over 15 years ago

Greatest weather in the  More

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Reviews for Marina Del Rey    10 Reviews

For the past thirty years it has become more dense and crowded. Along the periphery there is a pond/sewer/lake that constantly stinks when driving by on Washington Blvd  More

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Wonderful beach community, beautiful temperatures all year. Liberal minded neighbours, absolutely love it  More

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Over 16 years ago

The climate closest to the ocean is mild and rarely too hot. The humidity is comfortable and soothing. The town has a very relaxing feel surrounding the Marina with  More

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