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Escondido, CA vs Martinsburg, WV

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- Martinsburg spends 28.4% less per student than Escondido.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.6% lower in Martinsburg than in Escondido. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Martinsburg had 10.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Escondido
 Escondido, CAMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,713$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,363$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7044573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Escondido    16 Reviews

Escondido wins because of the weather, but has a lot of drawbacks. The schools are HORRIBLE. Like really bad. I've moved around a lot and the schools are the worst  More

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Weather is perfect year round. There are tons of things to do with the lakes, parks, the world famous San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, performing arts center, numerous  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good cost of  More

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Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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