Merrillville Community School Corporation
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Merrillville Community School Corporation operates 8 schools with more than 400 teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Indiana, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Indiana Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Indiana. 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 | $53,340 | $38,950 - $69,850 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,200 | $38,320 - $75,290 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,330 | $40,300 - $80,050 |
| High School Teacher | $58,690 | $40,020 - $78,770 |
| PE Teacher | $50,850 | $21,530 - $71,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Indiana.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $59,410 | $39,570 - $80,940 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Indiana below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,030 | $62,390 - $127,910 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $52,120 | $36,330 - $74,860 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Indiana, 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 Merrillville Community School Corporation is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $36,866 | $23,145 |
| Administrators | $22,226 | $17,523 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Merrillville Community School Corporation Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Merrillville Community School Corporation. 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 Merrillville Community School Corporation per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 387 | 368 | 362 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 231 | 164 | 160 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 130 | 176 | 176 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 13 | 12 | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants | 88 | 83 | 83 |
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 Merrillville Community School Corporation are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 334 | 334 | 322 |
| School Administrators | 19 | 21 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Student Support Staff | 54 | 54 | 46 |
| Other Support Staff | 201 | 205 | 206 |
| Guidance Counselors | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Merrillville Community School Corporation Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Merrillville Community School Corporation operates 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Merrillville Community School Corporation Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar L Miller Elementary School 5901 Waite St Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5303 |
KG-4 | 23 | 369 |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School 407 West 61st Ave Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5301 |
KG-4 | 24 | 442 |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School 7249 Vanburen St Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5302 |
KG-4 | 35 | 580 |
| John Wood Elementary School 6100 East 73rd Ave Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5305 |
PK-4 | 20 | 337 |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School 3001 West 77th Ave Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5304 |
KG-4 | 38 | 665 |
| Merrillville High School 276 East 68th Place Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5307 |
9-12 | 119 | 2,277 |
| Merrillville Intermediate School 1400 West 61st Ave Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5306 |
5-6 | 46 | 984 |
| Pierce Middle School 199 East 70th Place Merrillville IN 46410 (219) 650-5308 |
5-8 | 56 | 1,102 |