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San Mateo, CA vs San Gabriel, CA

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Highlights
- San Gabriel spends 13.2% less per student than San Mateo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% higher in San Gabriel than in San Mateo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Gabriel had 16.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Mateo
 San Mateo, CASan Gabriel, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,457  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor431  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock15.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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Reviews for San Gabriel    4 Reviews

Although, many can say California has high prices, too much traffic. The Weather is the big draw for most people. City life and diversity are also high on the list for  More

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Love the views at every turn along the coast areas of San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, the open ocean. Feel like you are living in a postcard.  More

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It is a great place to work and play. Plenty to do. Close enough to LA while far enough away to be in the calm of  More

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