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Mariposa, CA vs Santa Paula, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Paula spends 15.2% less per student than Mariposa.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.8% higher in Santa Paula than in Mariposa. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Paula had 30.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mariposa
 Mariposa, CASanta Paula, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,254$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,706  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,617$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock291284573
 Students per Counselor266  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock19.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock64.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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Reviews for Santa Paula    6 Reviews

Moved from Ventura CA to Fillmore CA for better housing affordability. Then we needed to upgrade and moved to Santa Paula. That was a compromise from a small town  More

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We have lived in Santa Paula for five years. After living in LA, we found the charming neighborhoods, low crime, friendly people, and idyllic climate (except for those 3  More

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Over 19 years ago

According to studies conducted by the County of Ventura, 60% of homes in Santa Paula have more people living in them than they were designed to contain. 60%! This is  More

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