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Festus, MO vs Simi Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Simi Valley spends 25.0% more per student than Festus.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 71.4% higher in Simi Valley than in Festus. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Simi Valley had 4.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Festus
 Festus, MOSimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,254$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,907  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,617$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock291284573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Festus    6 Reviews

I’ve lived in Festus for 3 years. It’s a beautiful town. I would describe the neighborhoods as picturesque. I love to drive around looking at all the houses and the  More

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Over 9 years ago

The first eighteen months of living here, my property was vandalized nine times. This was done by my neighbors. They drive in my yard, do donuts with their truck in my  More

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Over 9 years ago

Festus Missouri makes Illinois look appealing! The assaults start before you even move in. During home inspection, the neighbor drove across the yard. Shortly after  More

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Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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