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Reading, PA vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara spends 2.2% more per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 47.2% higher in Santa Clara than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clara had 31.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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