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Mill Valley, CA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette spends 28.0% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% higher in Lafayette than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 0.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CALafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 4 years ago

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews
Christinia · Lafayette, CA
I love my little town!
Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Bp · Lafayette, CA
Upscale (mostly), Friendly (mostly) and Trendy (mo
Over 16 years ago

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Bruce · Lafayette, CA
Weather
Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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