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Modesto, CA vs Evanston, WY

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Highlights
- Evanston spends 26.4% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.6% lower in Evanston than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Evanston had 10.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAEvanston, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,773$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,172$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock1574573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.1%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 Evanston    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Massive ignorance. I was attracted to this town because it's small, easy to get around and there's a Walmart, grocery store, post office, library, mechanic and a bad  More

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I felt like I didn't belong here nor did I feel welcome here . The people in this town are rude and backstabbing . If you are from another state you are not welcome in  More

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I moved here in 2016. That was probably a mistake, which I hope to fix very soon. Positives: quiet place, no traffic issues, WY has no income tax. There are two  More

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