MCPS -- Missoula County Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
MCPS has an estimated five thousand students and 300 educators. The tables below provide administration and teacher salaries at MCPS. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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MCPS Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Missoula region. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,580 | $36,590 - $79,690 |
| PE Teacher | $37,720 | $21,320 - $64,570 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Missoula, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Missoula area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,590 | $73,530 - $124,500 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Missoula, 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 MCPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $16,864 | $14,132 |
| Administrators | $17,109 | $30,861 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Missoula County Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MCPS. 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 MCPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 301 | 308 | 321 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 301 | 308 | 321 |
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 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 73 | 70 | 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 MCPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 44 | 44 | 160 |
| District Support Staff | - | - | 11 |
| School Administrators | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - | - | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 28 | 31 | 30 |
| Other Support Staff | - | - | 82 |
| Librarians | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 17 |
MCPS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, MCPS oversees 12 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:
- Missoula High School District (4 Schools)
- Hellgate Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Target Range Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Bonner Elementary School District (2 Schools)
- Desmet Elementary School District (2 Schools)
Missoula County Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Charlo School 5600 Longview Dr Missoula MT 59803 (406) 542-4005 |
PK-5 | 25 | 423 |
| Cold Springs School 2625 Briggs St Missoula MT 59803 (406) 542-4010 |
PK-5 | 27 | 485 |
| Franklin School 1901 South 10th West Missoula MT 59801 (406) 542-4020 |
PK-5 | 20 | 255 |
| Hawthorne School 2835 South 3rd West Missoula MT 59804 (406) 542-4025 |
PK-5 | 25 | 380 |
| Lewis & Clark School 2901 Park Missoula MT 59801 (406) 542-4035 |
PK-5 | 28 | 488 |
| Lowell School 1200 Sherwood Missoula MT 59802 (406) 542-4040 |
PK-5 | 22 | 289 |
| Meadow Hill Middle School 4210 Reserve Missoula MT 59803 (406) 542-4045 |
6-8 | 30 | 480 |
| Paxson School 101 Evans Missoula MT 59801 (406) 542-4055 |
PK-5 | 23 | 403 |
| Porter Middle School 2510 Central Ave Missoula MT 59804 (406) 542-4060 |
6-8 | 32 | 476 |
| Rattlesnake Elementary School 1220 Pineview Dr Missoula MT 59802 (406) 542-4050 |
PK-5 | 36 | 467 |
| Russell School 3216 Russell St Missoula MT 59801 (406) 542-4080 |
PK-5 | 25 | 373 |
| Washington Middle School 645 West Central Ave Missoula MT 59801 (406) 542-4085 |
6-8 | 29 | 550 |