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Edgewater, NJ vs Gardena, CA

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- Gardena spends 30.0% less per student than Edgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 75.6% higher in Gardena than in Edgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gardena had 18.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Edgewater
 Edgewater, NJGardena, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,950  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.45  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor304  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock80.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Over 15 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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Reviews for Gardena    6 Reviews

As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they  More

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1. Crime. Gardena is a relatively low income city and attracts a lot neighboring losers. You have to watch your surroundings at all times. One woman was severely  More

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My husband has a job opportunity in Gardena. We're considering leaving Seattle for the first time in our lives and moving to LA. We love our home and neighborhood, but  More

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