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San Mateo, CA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 24.6% less per student than San Mateo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.0% lower in Taos than in San Mateo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 5.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Mateo

Education
 San Mateo, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,087$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,457$12,994$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,271$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.7912.0816.23
 Students per Librarian805519014573
 Students per Counselor431691530
 Grade School Educ.4.9%6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%7.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.9%86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.9%24.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.4%9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.2%31.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.18.1%10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%4.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree4.1%2.4%1.5%

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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 14 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 Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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ZIPS IN SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
94403 94401 94402
ZIPS IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO
87571

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