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Pleasanton, CA vs Sparks, NV

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- Sparks spends 23.4% less per student than Pleasanton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.3% lower in Sparks than in Pleasanton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sparks had 11.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pleasanton
 Pleasanton, CASparks, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor603  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.66.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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Reviews for Sparks    14 Reviews
Dave · Sparks, NV
My town
Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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Cassie · Sparks, NV
What do I think about living in sparks, Nevada
Over 14 years ago

LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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MG · Sparks, NV
Weather here is great!
Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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