2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- San Mateo spends 11.6% more per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in San Mateo than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Mateo had 28.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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