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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Chesterfield, MO

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- Chesterfield spends 8.7% less per student than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.6% lower in Chesterfield than in Rancho Santa Margarita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%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 Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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