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Modesto, CA vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- Yakima spends 16.3% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% lower in Yakima than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yakima had 9.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto

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 Modesto, CAYakima, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,058$16,346$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636$13,566$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,724$7,790$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.9518.6616.23
 Students per Librarian4676216484573
 Students per Counselor729432530
 Grade School Educ.7.9%12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%12.2%6.3%
 High School Educ.83.4%75.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%22.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.4%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%19.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.8%5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.7%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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ZIPS IN MODESTO, CALIFORNIA
95355 95350 95351 95358 95356 95354 95357
ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901

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