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San Marcos, CA vs Ontario, CA

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- Ontario spends 10.3% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% higher in Ontario than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ontario had 13.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAOntario, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 8 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews
Robert · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Best Reformed Church available
Over 14 years ago

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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sachamo · Pomona, CA
Home is where the heart is
Over 15 years ago

cool  More

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yvonne · Ontario, CA
Entertainment and shopping
Over 15 years ago

I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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