Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 oversees 4 schools with over 100 educators. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table displays salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Illinois. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $47,040 - $105,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,870 | $47,810 - $105,580 |
| High School Teacher | $89,320 | $49,020 - $135,960 |
| PE Teacher | $68,830 | $31,200 - $122,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Illinois below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,420 | $78,070 - $169,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,230 | $44,890 - $110,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223. 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 Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 112 | 103 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 74 | - | 67 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 37 | - | 32 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 oversees 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Byron Community Unit School District - CUSD 226 (3 Schools)
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- Winnebago Community Unit School District - CUSD 323 (4 Schools)
- Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 (5 Schools)
Meridian Community Unit School District – CUSD 223 Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Monroe Center
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Center Grade School 17500 Hwy 72 Monroe Center IL 61052 (815) 393-4424 | 3-5 | 26 | 452 |
Teaching in Stillman Valley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School 410 South Hickory St Stillman Valley IL 61084 (815) 645-8188 | PK-2 | 21 | 389 |
| Meridian Jr High School 207 West Main St Stillman Valley IL 61084 (815) 645-2277 | 6-8 | 25 | 446 |
| Stillman Valley High School 425 South Pine St Stillman Valley IL 61084 (815) 645-2291 | 9-12 | 30 | 578 |