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Modesto, CA vs Stephenville, TX

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Highlights
- Stephenville spends 28.7% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.7% lower in Stephenville than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stephenville had 6.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAStephenville, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,090$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,342$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9744573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 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 5 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 Stephenville    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Single life here is non-existent for population over 40. Also, if one is seeking diversity, this is not the place. Education here is questionable for the children. My  More

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Imagine getting a raise just by moving to a small city in a beautiful rural area of Texas. You get a cost of living that is 27.40% less than the national average. Less  More

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