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Taos, NM vs Moorpark, CA

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- Moorpark spends 5.9% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 98.8% higher in Moorpark than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Moorpark had 5.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMMoorpark, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,254$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,617$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock291284573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Moorpark    8 Reviews

First the Pro's. This is a very, very beautiful little town. Smiling, friendly people, extremely safe and a great place to raise children. Great weather even nestled  More

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Over 13 years ago

1:00PM , prevailing on shore breeze's keep the temps. very nice in Moorpark. The farther east (towards Los Angeles) the warmer/ hotter, it gets. Sept. thru October  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice, but very conservative and  More

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