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Riverside, CA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 1.0% less per student than Riverside.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.3% lower in Taos than in Riverside. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Riverside

Education
 Riverside, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,296$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853$12,994$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,941$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.3612.0816.23
 Students per Librarian2495319014573
 Students per Counselor526691530
 Grade School Educ.9.5%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.9%24.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.9%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.6%10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%4.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%2.4%1.5%

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 6 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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ZIPS IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
92503 92507 92504 92505 92506 92508 92501
ZIPS IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO
87571

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