IDEA Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
IDEA Public Schools oversees 30 schools with over 700 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher salaries at IDEA Public Schools. The data is obtained from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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IDEA Public Schools Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary and ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,440 | $45,280 - $66,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,030 | $47,430 - $79,060 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,860 | $48,140 - $65,540 |
| High School Teacher | $59,640 | $47,000 - $83,630 |
| PE Teacher | $51,580 | $18,150 - $100,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for IDEA Public Schools and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,610 | $49,950 - $66,700 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,870 | $63,240 - $103,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,890 | $38,220 - $83,440 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission, 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 IDEA Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $6,450 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $4,317 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
IDEA Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by IDEA Public Schools. 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 IDEA Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 453 | 583 | 720 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | 42 | 55 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 121 | 188 | 277 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 278 | 316 | 325 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 28 | 38 | 63 |
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 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 42 | 35 | 173 |
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 IDEA Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 767 | 767 | 799 |
| District Administrators | 25 | 15 | 16 |
| District Support Staff | 33 | 80 | 113 |
| School Administrators | 52 | 81 | 101 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 59 | 75 | 49 |
| Student Support Staff | 67 | 57 | 103 |
| Other Support Staff | 312 | 460 | 418 |
| Guidance Counselors | 23 | 33 | 37 |
| Other School Counselors | 23 | 33 | 37 |
IDEA Public Schools Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, IDEA Public Schools operates 30 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:
- Weslaco Independent School District (23 Schools)
- Donna Independent School District (25 Schools)
- South Texas Independent School District (ISD) (7 Schools)
- Mercedes Independent School District (12 Schools)
- Progreso Independent School District (ISD) (8 Schools)
IDEA Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Alamo (2)
- Austin (2)
- Brownsville (4)
- Donna (2)
- Edinburg (4)
- Mcallen (2)
- Mission (2)
- Pharr (2)
- San Antonio (4)
- San Benito (2)
- San Juan (2)
- Weslaco (2)
Teaching in Alamo
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy Alamo 325 East Sh Fm 495 Alamo TX 78516 (956) 588-4005 |
KG-3 | 18 | 474 |
| Idea College Preparatory Alamo School 327 East South H Fm 495 Alamo TX 78516 (956) 588-4005 |
6-12 | 35 | 631 |
Teaching in Austin
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Allan Academy 220 Foremost Dr Austin TX 78745 (512) 646-2800 |
KG-3 | 19 | 381 |
| Idea Allan College Preparatory 220 Foremost Dr Austin TX 78745 (512) 646-2800 |
6-7 | 10 | 221 |
Teaching in Brownsville
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Brownsville Academy 4395 Paredes Line Rd Brownsville TX 78526 (956) 377-8000 |
KG-3 | 17 | 475 |
| Idea Brownsville College Preparatory 4395 Paredes Line Rd Brownsville TX 78526 (956) 832-5150 |
6-7 | 10 | 245 |
| Idea Frontier Academy 2800 South Dakota Ave Brownsville TX 78521 (956) 541-2002 |
KG-5 | 26 | 713 |
| Idea Frontier College Preparatory School 2800 South Dakota Ave Brownsville TX 78521 (956) 541-2002 |
6-12 | 50 | 752 |
Teaching in Donna
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy 401 South 1st St Donna TX 78537 (956) 464-0203 |
KG-5 | 27 | 701 |
| Idea College Preparatory School 401 South 1st St Donna TX 78537 (956) 464-0203 |
6-12 | 49 | 796 |
Teaching in Edinburg
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Edinburg Academy 2553 Roegiers Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 287-6100 |
KG-4 | 23 | 624 |
| Idea Edinburg College Preparatory 2553 Roegiers Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 287-6100 |
6-8 | 16 | 366 |
| Idea Quest Academy 14001 North Rooth Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 287-1003 |
KG-5 | 27 | 700 |
| Idea Quest College Preparatory School 14001 North Rooth Rd Edinburg TX 78541 (956) 287-1003 |
6-12 | 47 | 733 |
Teaching in Mcallen
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Mcallen Academy 201 North Bensten Rd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 429-4100 |
KG-3 | 16 | 484 |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory 201 North Bensten Rd Mcallen TX 78501 (956) 429-4100 |
6-7 | 9 | 236 |
Teaching in Mission
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy Mission 1600 Schuerbach Rd Mission TX 78572 (956) 583-8315 |
KG-5 | 26 | 704 |
| Idea College Preparatory Mission School 1600 Schuerbach Rd Mission TX 78572 (956) 583-8315 |
6-12 | 46 | 762 |
Teaching in Pharr
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy Pharr 600 East Las Milpas Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 283-1515 |
KG-3 | 15 | 459 |
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr School 600 East Las Milpas Rd Pharr TX 78577 (956) 283-1515 |
6-9 | 21 | 462 |
Teaching in San Antonio
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Carver Academy 217 Robinson Place San Antonio TX 78202 (210) 223-8885 |
KG-5 | 15 | 400 |
| Idea Carver College Preparatory 217 Robinson Place San Antonio TX 78202 (210) 223-8885 |
6-7 | 5 | 108 |
| Idea South Flores Academy 6919 South Flores San Antonio TX 78221 (956) 377-7000 |
KG-2 | 14 | 333 |
| Idea South Flores College Preparatory 6919 South Flores San Antonio TX 78221 (956) 377-7000 |
6-6 | 6 | 115 |
Teaching in San Benito
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy San Benito 2151 Russell Ln San Benito TX 78586 (956) 399-5252 |
KG-5 | 23 | 696 |
| Idea College Preparatory San Benito School 2151 Russell Ln San Benito TX 78586 (956) 399-5252 |
6-12 | 45 | 711 |
Teaching in San Juan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy San Juan 200 North Nebraska Ave San Juan TX 78589 (956) 702-5150 |
KG-4 | 20 | 559 |
| Idea College Preparatory San Juan School 600 East Sioux Rd San Juan TX 78589 (956) 588-4021 |
6-12 | 48 | 753 |
Teaching in Weslaco
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Academy Weslaco 2931 East Sugar Cane Dr Weslaco TX 78596 (956) 351-4100 |
KG-4 | 22 | 586 |
| Idea College Prep Weslaco 2931 East Sugar Cane Dr Weslaco TX 78596 (956) 351-4100 |
6-8 | 15 | 355 |