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Kensington, MD vs Pleasanton, CA

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- Pleasanton spends 9.9% less per student than Kensington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 58.5% higher in Pleasanton than in Kensington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kensington
 Kensington, MDPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,697  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.63  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor292  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.9.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.80.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Kensington    3 Reviews
Joseph · Kensington, MD
Housing
Over 11 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Sean · Five Points, CA
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Over 15 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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Josef · Kensington, MD
Kensington is lovely place to live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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