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Mesquite, NV vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- Santa Clarita spends 52.1% more per student than Mesquite.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Santa Clarita than in Mesquite. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clarita had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mesquite
 Mesquite, NVSanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,498  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor450  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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