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Modesto, CA vs Hermiston, OR

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Highlights
- Hermiston spends 2.4% less per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.8% lower in Hermiston than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hermiston had 15.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAHermiston, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,723$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,419$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6264573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock16.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock70.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Hermiston    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are looking at Hermiston for a place to live...keep on trucking because it sure isn't any shangri-la.Bad air,lots of pollen,too many illegals,too much  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is the average house cost in Hermiston and what is the weather?  More

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Over 16 years ago

Your data says Hermiston has 130 physicians per capita while the U.S. average is 170. Don't you mean 130 people per  More

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