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Modesto, CA vs Blythe, CA

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Highlights
- Blythe spends 8.8% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% higher in Blythe than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Blythe had 17.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CABlythe, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Blythe    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I lived in Blythe for 5 years...we left in 2003. We could only take 5 yrs. there. It is in southern CA...but don't be fooled....it is extremely  More

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Blythe has much to offer those looking for a good time in the sun, on the water or in the sand. With the Colorado River bordering Blythe's east limits and many off-raod  More

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Over 18 years ago

The town has only one Hospital and a very small group of Physicians that are privileged there. The hospital has had to close Surgery and OB due to a supposed boycott by  More

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