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Los Gatos, CA vs Westfield, NJ

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- Westfield spends 27.1% more per student than Los Gatos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.9% lower in Westfield than in Los Gatos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westfield had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Los Gatos
 Los Gatos, CAWestfield, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,387$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,141  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,582$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12834573
 Students per Counselor646  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.73.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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