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Pevely, MO vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista spends 43.5% more per student than Pevely.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.7% higher in Vista than in Pevely. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vista had 14.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pevely
 Pevely, MOVista, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,907  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Pevely    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have been looking to move to the Jefferson County area around Highway 55 and I am so angry with Pevely, MO. I can't understand how you could charge so high of taxes on  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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