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Spokane Valley, WA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 7.4% less per student than Spokane Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.9% higher in San Marcos than in Spokane Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 7.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Spokane Valley
 Spokane Valley, WASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,157  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.54  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor368  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Spokane Valley    2 Reviews
Samantha · Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley and the surrounding areas
Over 6 years ago

Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Lisa · Spokane Valley, WA
Neighbors make the neighborhood
Over 8 years ago

Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  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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