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Modesto, CA vs Quincy, IL

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Highlights
- Quincy spends 6.5% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.5% lower in Quincy than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Quincy had 9.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAQuincy, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,971$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,867$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock91344573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Quincy    21 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have live in quincy il since 2003 till now and it really is a nice place to raise your family no matter where you go, you going to have crime. but other than that it's  More

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I lived in Quincy for 15 years. I owned a house and participated in the local economy. My kids went to school there. The kids have fond memories of Quincy. I do not.  More

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Over 12 years ago

I haven't always lived in Quincy. I'm originally from the St. Louis area, but have moved around many times, and have also done a lot of traveling. My husband & I  More

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