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Scottsdale, AZ vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- Poway spends 54.8% more per student than Scottsdale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% higher in Poway than in Scottsdale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 5.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$10,564$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$4,810$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.2422.6516.23
 Students per Librarian2348187444573
 Students per Counselor718513530
 Grade School Educ.1.2%4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%3.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.2%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%18.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.9%8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.2%52.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.16.3%15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%3.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.9%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Scottsdale    83 Reviews

My son went to ASU in '99 which is how we ended up here from Northern Illinois. Over the years we came out for vacations and bought a second home until we finally made  More

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I lived in San Jose for 30 years...in the late '50s. I walked thru cherry orchards to school. After college classes, I drove 20 minutes to the beach. San Francisco was  More

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Pros: Livable weather 7 months a year, (Oct. 15-May 15), ample restaurants (though $$$$), resorts to stroll, if you golf, you'll be in heaven. Broad, tidy streets with  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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ZIPS IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
85251 85255 85260 85257 85258 85259 85250 85266 85262
ZIPS IN POWAY, CALIFORNIA
92064

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