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South Bend, IN vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto spends 10.5% more per student than South Bend.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.7% higher in Modesto than in South Bend. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to South Bend
 South Bend, INModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor326  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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