DeSoto Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 600 teachers and 9,000 students that are enrolled at the 13 schools operated by DeSoto ISD. The tables below profile school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Texas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Texas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Texas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $39,620 | $22,900-$63,070 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $59,560 | $47,850 - $72,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,790 | $48,180 - $72,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,800 | $48,240 - $72,470 |
| High School Teacher | $61,210 | $48,280 - $76,970 |
| PE Teacher | $57,630 | $21,680 - $95,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Texas, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers in Texas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $39,620 | $22,900-$63,070 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $60,870 | $48,780 - $74,950 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Texas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Texas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,620 | $33,700-$79,230 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,440 | $64,620 - $123,690 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $60,690 | $38,280 - $80,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Texas, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by DeSoto ISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $6,786 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $5,739 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
DeSoto Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by DeSoto ISD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by DeSoto ISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 607 | 570 | 573 |
| Preschool Teachers | 9 | 9 | 19 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 25 | 27 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 221 | 205 | 202 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 264 | 244 | 252 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 88 | 87 | 73 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 82 | 78 | 100 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for DeSoto ISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 364 | 364 | 290 |
| District Support Staff | 38 | 42 | 62 |
| School Administrators | 33 | 35 | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 52 | 53 | 57 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 32 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 188 | 195 | 103 |
| Librarians | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 20 | 22 | 20 |
| Other School Counselors | 20 | 22 | 20 |
DeSoto ISD Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, DeSoto ISD oversees 13 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Cedar Hill Independent School District (14 Schools)
- Duncanville Independent School District (19 Schools)
- Lancaster Independent School District (12 Schools)
- Red Oak Independent School District (8 Schools)
- Midlothian Independent School District (10 Schools)
DeSoto Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Desoto
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Terrace Intermediate School 224 Amber Ln Desoto TX 75115 (972) 223-8757 |
PK-5 | 38 | 677 |
| Cockrell Hill Elementary School 425 South Cockrell Hill Desoto TX 75115 (972) 230-1692 |
PK-5 | 37 | 584 |
| D H S Freshman Campus School 620 South Westmoreland Desoto TX 75115 (972) 274-1818 |
9-9 | 45 | 749 |
| De Soto High School 600 Eagle Dr Desoto TX 75115 (972) 230-0726 |
9-12 | 142 | 2,238 |
| Desoto East Junior High School 601 West Belt Line Rd Desoto TX 75115 (972) 223-0690 |
6-8 | 42 | 649 |
| Desoto West Junior High School 800 North Westmoreland Desoto TX 75115 (972) 230-1820 |
6-8 | 47 | 651 |
| Northside Elementary School 525 Ray Ave Desoto TX 75115 (972) 224-6709 |
PK-5 | 28 | 501 |
| Ruby Young Elementary School 707 North Young Blvd Desoto TX 75115 (972) 223-6505 |
PK-5 | 34 | 600 |
| The Meadows Intermediate School 1016 the Meadows Parkway Desoto TX 75115 (972) 224-0960 |
PK-5 | 32 | 542 |
| Woodridge Elementary School 1001 Woodridge Desoto TX 75115 (972) 223-3800 |
PK-5 | 40 | 712 |
Teaching in Glenn Heights
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr Glenn Heights TX 75154 (972) 274-8090 |
6-8 | 52 | 878 |
| Frank D Moates Elementary School 1500 Heritage Dr Glenn Heights TX 75154 (972) 230-2881 |
PK-5 | 37 | 621 |