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San Marcos, CA vs Spring Valley (San Diego County), CA

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- Spring Valley (San Diego County) spends 0.0% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Spring Valley (San Diego County) than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Spring Valley (San Diego County) had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CASpring Valley (San Diego County), CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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 Spring Valley (San Diego County)    2 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
The bad far outweighs the good
Over 3 years ago

Pros: -one of the last places in San Diego county that's actually still somewhat affordable. -Gas and rent are cheaper -Close access to Walmart's, Ross's, and other  More

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Chris · Spring Valley, CA
San Diego metro area climate
Over 19 years ago

Great weather for outdoor enthusiasts. It's not always 70 degrees outside; we do have seasons; they are just more subtle. The inland areas can get pretty warm during  More

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