LMSD -- Lower Merion High School
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 600 teachers and 8,000 students that are enrolled at the 10 schools managed by LMSD. The tables below profile teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Pennsylvania, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken 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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Pennsylvania Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Pennsylvania. 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 | $68,170 | $47,640 - $98,660 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,700 | $47,450 - $96,730 |
| Middle School Teacher | $71,140 | $45,720 - $101,590 |
| High School Teacher | $73,810 | $48,930 - $101,220 |
| PE Teacher | $54,970 | $21,600 - $87,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $69,450 | $49,290 - $91,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Pennsylvania below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,130 | $74,290 - $141,770 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $66,080 | $40,460 - $99,150 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Pennsylvania, 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 LMSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $35,568 | $21,768 |
| Administrators | $34,522 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lower Merion High School Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LMSD. 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 LMSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 615 | 644 | 656 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 12 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 271 | 281 | 292 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 282 | 297 | 300 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 51 | 55 | 53 |
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 | 149 | 149 | 158 |
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 LMSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 546 | 546 | 517 |
| District Administrators | 13 | 15 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| School Administrators | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 46 | 46 | 45 |
| Other Support Staff | 387 | 388 | 381 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 11 | 11 |
| Guidance Counselors | 25 | 27 | 27 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 18 | 18 |
LMSD Schools
We have listed the 10 schools and their contact information, which is operated by LMSD 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:
- Haverford Township School District (7 Schools)
- Upper Darby School District (14 Schools)
- William Penn School District (10 Schools)
- Marple Newtown School District (6 Schools)
- Radnor Township School District (5 Schools)
Lower Merion High School Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Ardmore
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Merion High School 315 East Montgomery Ave Ardmore PA 19003 (610) 645-1810 |
9-12 | 117 | 1,293 |
Teaching in Bala Cynwyd
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala-Cynwyd Middle School 510 Bryn Mawr Ave Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (610) 645-1480 |
6-8 | 86 | 922 |
| Belmont Hills Elementary School 200 School St Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (610) 645-1420 |
KG-5 | 40 | 469 |
| Cynwyd School 101 West Levering Mill Rd Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 (610) 645-1430 |
KG-5 | 41 | 507 |
Teaching in Gladwyne
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwyne School 230 West Righters Mill Rd Gladwyne PA 19035 (610) 645-1440 |
KG-5 | 48 | 703 |
Teaching in Merion Station
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merion Elementary School 549 South Bowman Ave Merion Station PA 19066 (610) 645-1470 |
KG-5 | 40 | 548 |
Teaching in Narberth
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Valley School 301 Righters Mill Rd Narberth PA 19072 (610) 645-1460 |
KG-5 | 47 | 633 |
| Welsh Valley Middle School 325 Tower Ln Narberth PA 19072 (610) 658-3920 |
6-8 | 86 | 943 |
Teaching in Rosemont
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriton High School 600 North Ithan Ave Rosemont PA 19010 (610) 658-3950 |
9-12 | 106 | 1,179 |
Teaching in Wynnewood
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wynne School 250 Haverford Rd Wynnewood PA 19096 (610) 645-1450 |
KG-5 | 45 | 644 |