Brandywine Community Schools District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Brandywine Community Schools District has an estimated 1,000 students and 70 educators. The tables below profile teacher salaries at Brandywine Community Schools District. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Brandywine Community Schools District Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Niles-Benton Harbor local area. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,250 | $29,580-$45,810 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,030 | $46,950 - $84,230 |
| Middle School Teacher | $69,990 | $47,400 - $91,360 |
| High School Teacher | $67,830 | $47,620 - $92,040 |
| PE Teacher | $49,060 | $25,960 - $83,060 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 who work for Brandywine Community Schools District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,040 | $47,680 - $92,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Niles-Benton Harbor area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $99,500 | $76,930 - $126,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $55,620 | $37,690 - $79,840 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Niles-Benton Harbor, 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 Brandywine Community Schools District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,456 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $15,677 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Brandywine Community Schools District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Brandywine Community Schools 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 Brandywine Community Schools District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 73 | 74 | 74 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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 | 18 | 21 | 16 |
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 Brandywine Community Schools District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 62 | 62 | 59 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Support Staff | 44 | 38 | 36 |
Brandywine Community Schools District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Brandywine Community Schools District in the list 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:
- Niles Community School District (14 Schools)
- Buchanan Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Edwardsburg Public Schools District (5 Schools)
- Berrien Springs Public Schools District (16 Schools)
- Eau Claire Public Schools District (3 Schools)
Brandywine Community Schools District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Education Center School 1830 South 3rd St Niles MI 49120 (269) 683-8805 | 9-12 | 2 | 63 |
| Brandywine Elementary School 2428 South 13th St Niles MI 49120 (269) 684-8574 | 3-6 | 22 | 432 |
| Brandywine High School 1700 Bell Rd Niles MI 49120 (269) 683-4800 | 9-12 | 18 | 389 |
| Brandywine Middle School 1700 Bell Rd Niles MI 49120 (269) 683-4800 | 7-8 | 11 | 190 |
| Merritt Elementary School 1620 Lasalle Ave Niles MI 49120 (269) 684-6511 | PK-2 | 21 | 331 |