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Ripon, CA vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto spends 2.0% less per student than Ripon.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.1% lower in Modesto than in Ripon. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 8.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ripon
 Ripon, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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