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Sonoma, CA vs Mariposa, CA

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- Mariposa spends 0.2% less per student than Sonoma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Mariposa than in Sonoma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mariposa had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Sonoma
 Sonoma, CAMariposa, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,810$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,921  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor399  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Sonoma    12 Reviews
Candy · Ogden, UT
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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M.Ray · Sonoma, CA
If you like village life, you'll like the town of
Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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Anonymous · Santa Rosa, CA
Best Climate & Best Air Quality
Over 15 years ago

The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews
Zack&Erin · Ojai, CA
Wonderful Mariposa
Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  More

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