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The Dalles, OR vs Modesto, CA

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- Modesto spends 12.8% less per student than The Dalles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.2% higher in Modesto than in The Dalles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Modesto had 4.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to The Dalles
 The Dalles, ORModesto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,058$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,841  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,724$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock467624573
 Students per Counselor305  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  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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