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Santa Maria, CA vs Ontario, CA

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- Ontario spends 12.2% less per student than Santa Maria.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in Ontario than in Santa Maria. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ontario had 21.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Santa Maria
 Santa Maria, CAOntario, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,158  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor539  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock75.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews
C · Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Instead
Over 7 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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Kimberly · Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Can't Be Defined
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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SARA  · Santa Maria, CA
Unpredictable weather with no extremes.
Over 17 years ago

The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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Reviews for Ontario    6 Reviews
Robert · Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Best Reformed Church available
Over 14 years ago

We've lived in this area for several years. Traveling long distances to other cities for churches. Passing a quiet, unassuming church along the way for years. Until  More

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sachamo · Pomona, CA
Home is where the heart is
Over 15 years ago

cool  More

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yvonne · Ontario, CA
Entertainment and shopping
Over 15 years ago

I think Ontario,ca us awesome because we have an entertainment Venue and large shopping mall to please everyone of all  More

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