Avondale School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Avondale School District has more than 3,000 students and 200 teachers. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Avondale School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,574 | $27,289 |
| Administrators | $21,544 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Avondale School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Avondale School District. 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 Avondale School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 200 | 192 | 207 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | 12 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 66 | 62 | 67 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 86 | 76 | 84 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 40 | 43 | 46 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 39 | 40 | 38 |
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 Avondale School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 157 | 157 | 146 |
| School Administrators | 9 | 12 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Student Support Staff | 12 | 13 | 15 |
| Other Support Staff | 139 | 108 | 96 |
Avondale School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Avondale School District oversees 7 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:
- Pontiac City School District (9 Schools)
- Troy School District (Michigan) (20 Schools)
- Rochester Community Schools (Michigan) (22 Schools)
- Waterford School District (21 Schools)
- Bloomfield Hills School District (12 Schools)
Avondale School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Auburn Hills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary School 2900 Waukegan St Auburn Hills MI 48326 (248) 537-6500 | KG-5 | 26 | 357 |
| Avondale High School 2800 Waukegan St Auburn Hills MI 48326 (248) 537-6100 | 9-12 | 55 | 1,050 |
| R. Grant Graham Elementary School 2450 Old Salem Rd Auburn Hills MI 48326 (248) 537-6800 | KG-5 | 21 | 371 |
Teaching in Rochester Hills
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Academy 1435 West Auburn Rd Rochester Hills MI 48309 (248) 537-6600 | 9-12 | 11 | 162 |
| Avondale Middle School 1445 West Auburn Rd Rochester Hills MI 48309 (248) 537-6300 | 6-8 | 43 | 744 |
| Deerfield Elementary School 3600 Crooks Rd Rochester Hills MI 48309 (248) 537-6700 | KG-5 | 20 | 378 |
Teaching in Troy
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary School 6465 Livernois Rd Troy MI 48098 (248) 537-6900 | KG-5 | 23 | 387 |