2025 Compare Cities Education:
Modesto, CA vs Santa Clara, UT

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Highlights
- Santa Clara spends 37.6% less per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.5% higher in Santa Clara than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clara had 11.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CASanta Clara, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,768$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,745$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock20374573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%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 Santa Clara    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Perfect from October to May or June. Extremely hot & dry during the summer - very similar to Las  More

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Over 19 years ago

Santa Clara is growing fast. Wonderful community to raise kids with a wonderful view of the red rocks. Tends to get hot in the summer  More

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