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Springfield, MA vs Los Gatos, CA

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Highlights
- Los Gatos spends 14.1% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 87.4% higher in Los Gatos than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Gatos had 23.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, MALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,553  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor319  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock26.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 11 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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