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Scotch Plains, NJ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 30.1% less per student than Scotch Plains.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 77.4% higher in San Marcos than in Scotch Plains. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 9.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Scotch Plains
 Scotch Plains, NJSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews
Reyansh · Scotch Plains, NJ
Really Nice Place, but Horrible Weather
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Silvia · Scotch Plains, NJ
A beautiful town!
Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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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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