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New Port Richey, FL vs Modesto, CA

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- Modesto spends 33.4% more per student than New Port Richey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.5% higher in Modesto than in New Port Richey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 6.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Port Richey
 New Port Richey, FLModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,896  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor443  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 9 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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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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