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Kensington, CA vs Metuchen, NJ

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- Metuchen spends 44.5% more per student than Kensington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.2% lower in Metuchen than in Kensington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Metuchen had 3.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kensington
 Kensington, CAMetuchen, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,959$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,448  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,585$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14524573
 Students per Counselor584  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.85.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Kensington    1 Reviews
Dwain · Berkeley, CA
Nice but pricey.
Over 18 years ago

A great neighborhood for families. Upside: Very good elementary school. Close to Berkeley and San Francisco. Liberal views. Safe! Established neighborhood. Small town  More

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Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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