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Modesto, CA vs Del Rio, TX

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Highlights
- Del Rio spends 19.3% less per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.2% lower in Del Rio than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Del Rio had 16.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CADel Rio, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,343$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,588$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6864573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock19.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock69.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 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 5 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 Del Rio    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Del Rio is really a pretty great place. My family has transplanted here - it has it's pro's and con's - having lived in both big cities and small towns, but overall,  More

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Over 17 years ago

i couldnt be happier in del rio i lub dat place it my hometown bt it big  More

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Over 19 years ago

My wife and I have lived here for 2 1/2 years. We are both age 40's. like it very much. There is very little crime. Truly, chances are you will never heard or be exposed  More

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