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San Marcos, CA vs Stockton, CA

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- Stockton spends 12.3% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% higher in Stockton than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Stockton had 11.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAStockton, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,344$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,464$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock234364573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%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 Stockton    39 Reviews
Roveto · Stockton, CA
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Over 4 years ago

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M · Stockton, CA
Screw Stockton.
Over 5 years ago

Since living here, i have been subjected to several hate crimes, and for NO REASON. spent week at french camp county hospital, after being beaten in a coma by group of  More

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Mark · Stockton, CA
Stockton - Good if you live in the right area
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Stockton, CA for 10 of the last 11 years. I’ve lived in Sacramento, Vacaville, Los Angeles and Monterey in California. I’ve also lived in Duluth, Minnesota  More

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