MISD -- Mercedes Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
MISD has more than six thousand students and 400 educators. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries at MISD. 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.
MISD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Mcallen-Edinburg-Mission 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 | $40,220 | $21,960-$65,690 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,210 | $57,390 - $82,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,040 | $51,070 - $83,180 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,650 | $52,690 - $82,560 |
| High School Teacher | $65,490 | $56,840 - $82,220 |
| PE Teacher | $53,120 | $20,500 - $98,430 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by MISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,220 | $21,960-$65,690 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $61,430 | $49,900 - $72,790 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 and support staff for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $45,270 | $28,890-$58,070 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $95,370 | $67,990 - $129,260 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $78,850 | $45,960 - $105,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 MISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $8,745 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $4,993 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Mercedes Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MISD. 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 MISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 377 | 375 | 387 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 25 | 25 | 28 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 173 | 170 | 172 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 146 | 143 | 154 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 28 | 29 | 27 |
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 | 84 | 85 | 88 |
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 MISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 359 | 359 | 368 |
| District Administrators | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 29 | 35 | 40 |
| School Administrators | 47 | 45 | 44 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Student Support Staff | 25 | 28 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 227 | 214 | 219 |
| Guidance Counselors | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Other School Counselors | 13 | 14 | 14 |
MISD Schools
We have listed the 12 schools and their contact information, which is managed by MISD in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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- La Feria Independent School District (ISD) (8 Schools)
- Santa Maria Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
Mercedes Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elementary School 837 South Ohio Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2300 | 6-6 | 34 | 428 |
| Mercedes Alternative Academy 719 South Mile 1 East Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-5076 | 9-12 | 9 | 91 |
| Mercedes Early Childhood Center School 950 West Sixth St Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2344 | PK-KG | 36 | 759 |
| Mercedes Early College Academy 837 South Ohio Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-5180 | 9-12 | 19 | 312 |
| Mercedes High School 1200 South Florida Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2100 | 9-12 | 80 | 1,028 |
| Mercedes Junior High School 1/2 Mi South of Hwy 83 on Mi O Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2200 | 7-9 | 60 | 908 |
| North Elementary School 2528 North Fm 491 Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2300 | 1-5 | 31 | 440 |
| Ruben Hinojosa Elementary School 500 South Rio Rico Rd Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 512-2227 | 1-5 | 38 | 590 |
| Taylor Elementary School 900 North Missouri Ave Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2388 | 1-5 | 36 | 545 |
| Travis Elementary School 1551 South Georgia Ave Mercedes TX 78570 (956) 514-2322 | 1-5 | 42 | 636 |