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Modesto, CA vs Davis, CA

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Highlights
- Davis spends 0.6% less per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.2% lower in Davis than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Davis had 16.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CADavis, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,977$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,130$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock49694573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock13.3%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 Davis    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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