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San Marcos, CA vs San Juan Capistrano, CA

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- San Juan Capistrano spends 6.6% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% higher in San Juan Capistrano than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Juan Capistrano had 2.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CASan Juan Capistrano, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 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 15 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 18 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 San Juan Capistrano    8 Reviews
John · Acampo, CA
Lovely place to love
Over 7 years ago

Lovely place to live nice people lovely and quite neighborhood  More

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Uli · San Juan Capistrano, CA
climate
Over 9 years ago

wonderful small town with history. super climate, close to LA and  More

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David · San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Over 14 years ago

Excellent source and very simple to use. The data, information gathered was valuable for decision  More

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