La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
LMSVSD has over nine thousand students and 400 teachers. The LMSVSD teacher salary data displayed in the following tables are gathered from several government sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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LMSVSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $79,620 | $44,490 - $102,750 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $85,480 | $57,870 - $116,400 |
| PE Teacher | $57,690 | $31,050 - $95,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 details salary ranges for special education teachers who work for LMSVSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $92,900 | $55,490 - $136,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $133,390 | $80,700 - $170,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, 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 LMSVSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,186 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $20,679 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LMSVSD. 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 LMSVSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 435 | 431 | 433 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 50 | 48 | 57 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 379 | 379 | 376 |
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 | 38 | 36 | 44 |
| Teaching Assistants | 62 | 60 | 80 |
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 LMSVSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 450 | 450 | 473 |
| District Support Staff | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| School Administrators | 27 | 25 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 49 | 48 | 42 |
| Student Support Staff | 65 | 57 | 69 |
| Other Support Staff | 305 | 309 | 318 |
LMSVSD Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, LMSVSD has 22 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lemon Grove Elementary School District (6 Schools)
- Grossmont Union High School District (18 Schools)
- Cajon Valley Union School District (30 Schools)
- Santee Elementary School District (11 Schools)
- San Diego Unified School District (228 Schools)
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in El Cajon
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Hills Elementary School 2330 Center Place El Cajon CA 92020 (619) 668-5820 |
KG-6 | 24 | 714 |
Teaching in La Mesa
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa Dale Elementary School 4370 Parks Ave La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5740 |
KG-6 | 16 | 441 |
| La Mesa Middle School 4200 Parks Ave La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5730 |
7-8 | 23 | 584 |
| Lemon Avenue Elementary School 8787 Lemon Ave La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5835 |
KG-6 | 21 | 648 |
| Maryland Avenue Elementary School 5400 Maryland Ave La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5744 |
KG-6 | 16 | 410 |
| Murdock Elementary School 4354 Conrad Dr La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5775 |
KG-6 | 27 | 793 |
| Murray Manor Elementary School 8305 El Paso St La Mesa CA 91942 (619) 668-5865 |
KG-8 | 27 | 815 |
| Northmont Elementary School 9405 Gregory St La Mesa CA 91942 (619) 668-5830 |
KG-6 | 19 | 498 |
| Parkway Middle School 9009 Park Plaza Dr La Mesa CA 91942 (619) 668-5810 |
7-8 | 29 | 802 |
| Rolando Elementary School 6925 Tower St La Mesa CA 91941 (619) 668-5800 |
KG-6 | 20 | 606 |
Teaching in Spring Valley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Elementary School 8401 Stansbury St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5880 |
KG-6 | 19 | 551 |
| Bancroft Elementary School 8805 Tyler St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5890 |
KG-6 | 21 | 640 |
| Casa De Oro Elementary School 10227 Ramona Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5715 |
KG-6 | 13 | 336 |
| Highlands Elementary School 3131 South Barcelona St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5780 |
KG-6 | 18 | 520 |
| Kempton Street Elementary School 740 Kempton St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5870 |
KG-6 | 23 | 685 |
| La Presa Elementary School 519 La Presa St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5790 |
KG-6 | 15 | 456 |
| La Presa Middle School 1001 Leland St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5720 |
7-8 | 22 | 514 |
| Loma Elementary School 10355 Loma Ln Spring Valley CA 91978 (619) 668-5862 |
KG-6 | 19 | 463 |
| Quest Academy 8805 Tyler St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5890 |
6-8 | 2 | 15 |
| Rancho Elementary School 8845 Noeline Ave Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5885 |
KG-6 | 17 | 450 |
| Spring Valley Middle School 3900 Conrad Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5750 |
7-8 | 24 | 548 |
| Sweetwater Springs Elementary School 10129 Austin Dr Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 668-5895 |
KG-6 | 19 | 595 |