Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District oversees 3 schools with more than 30 teachers and support staff. The tables below display teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Iowa, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Iowa Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Iowa. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,170 | $47,020 - $75,860 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,110 | $47,260 - $77,400 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,080 | $40,920 - $79,110 |
| High School Teacher | $61,860 | $47,480 - $79,270 |
| PE Teacher | $56,450 | $19,010 - $97,980 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Iowa.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,760 | $27,730-$48,390 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,940 | $47,490 - $77,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Iowa below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,980 | $36,080-$73,290 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $112,820 | $77,350 - $154,000 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $58,190 | $43,470 - $77,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Iowa, 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 Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $13,518 | $14,423 |
| Administrators | $14,400 | $16,613 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community 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 Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 34 | 33 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 17 | 17 | 20 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 14 | 14 | 13 |
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 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
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 Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 20 | 20 | 22 |
| Other Support Staff | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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- Kingsley-Pierson Community School District (4 Schools)
- Moc-Floyd Valley Community School District (4 Schools)
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Cleghorn
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Middle School 200 Campbell St Cleghorn IA 51014 (712) 436-2244 | 4-6 | 7 | 89 |
Teaching in Marcus
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Elementary School 500 East Fenton St Marcus IA 51035 (712) 376-2615 | PK-3 | 11 | 154 |
| Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community High School 400 East Fenton St Marcus IA 51035 (712) 376-4172 | 7-12 | 17 | 181 |