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McLean, VA vs Pleasanton, CA

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Highlights
- Pleasanton spends 1.2% more per student than McLean.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 59.8% higher in Pleasanton than in McLean. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pleasanton had 1.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McLean
 McLean, VAPleasanton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.84.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree15.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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Over 17 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  More

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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews

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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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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Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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