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Modesto, CA vs New River, AZ

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Highlights
- New River spends 24.9% less per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% lower in New River than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- New River had 14.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CANew River, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%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 New River    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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