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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Bismarck, ND

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- Bismarck spends 2.3% less per student than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% lower in Bismarck than in Rancho Santa Margarita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bismarck had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CABismarck, NDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,927$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,131$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3804573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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