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Metuchen, NJ vs Kensington, CA

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- Kensington spends 30.8% less per student than Metuchen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 82.5% higher in Kensington than in Metuchen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kensington had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Metuchen
 Metuchen, NJKensington, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock1.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock27.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock17.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Metuchen    1 Reviews
Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Reviews for Kensington    1 Reviews
Dwain · Berkeley, CA
Nice but pricey.
Over 17 years ago

A great neighborhood for families. Upside: Very good elementary school. Close to Berkeley and San Francisco. Liberal views. Safe! Established neighborhood. Small town  More

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