Merkel Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Merkel Independent School District (ISD) manages 6 schools with just over 100 educators. The Merkel Independent School District (ISD) faculty and staff salary information displayed in the tables below are gathered from several sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Merkel Independent School District (ISD) Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Abilene region. 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 | $39,990 | $27,240-$59,120 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,360 | $36,580 - $59,120 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,260 | $41,090 - $63,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,360 | $46,700 - $62,950 |
| High School Teacher | $56,080 | $46,280 - $65,300 |
| PE Teacher | $42,670 | $21,090 - $67,920 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Abilene, 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 that work for Merkel Independent School District (ISD) and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $50,240 | $37,340 - $63,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Abilene, 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 for the Abilene area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $79,700 | $62,440 - $99,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,550 | $35,940 - $71,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Abilene, 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 Merkel Independent School District (ISD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $5,051 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $7,213 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Merkel Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Merkel Independent School District (ISD). 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 Merkel Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 103 | 98 | 99 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 37 | 35 | 33 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 46 | 42 | 47 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
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 Merkel Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 49 | 49 | 60 |
| Other Support Staff | 30 | 30 | 39 |
Merkel Independent School District (ISD) Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Merkel Independent School District (ISD) operates 6 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:
- Hawley Independent School District (ISD) (3 Schools)
- Wylie Independent School District (ISD) (7 Schools)
- Abilene Independent School District (40 Schools)
- Anson Independent School District (ISD) (3 Schools)
- Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) (5 Schools)
Merkel Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkel Elementary School 1602 South 5th Merkel TX 79536 (325) 928-4795 |
PK-2 | 25 | 340 |
| Merkel High School 2000 South 7th St Merkel TX 79536 (325) 928-4667 |
9-12 | 33 | 326 |
| Merkel Intermediate School 1601 South 3rd Merkel TX 79536 (325) 928-5464 |
3-4 | 14 | 187 |
| Merkel Middle 302 Ash Merkel TX 79536 (325) 928-5511 |
5-6 | 12 | 163 |
| Merkel Middle School 302 Ash Merkel TX 79536 (325) 928-5521 |
7-8 | 15 | 164 |