Michigan Center School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over eighty educators and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools managed by Michigan Center School District. The Michigan Center School District school district salary figures presented in the data tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Center School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Jackson and surrounding areas. 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 | $41,370 | $28,300-$53,420 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $66,570 | $46,930 - $92,210 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,690 | $46,920 - $95,700 |
| High School Teacher | $68,920 | $47,490 - $93,580 |
| PE Teacher | $59,700 | $25,960 - $75,690 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jackson, 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for Michigan Center School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $70,210 | $46,520 - $95,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jackson, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Jackson area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $104,030 | $77,330 - $128,500 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,160 | $39,180 - $79,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Jackson, 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 Michigan Center School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $35,106 | $27,290 |
| Administrators | $21,429 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Michigan Center School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Michigan Center 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 Michigan Center School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 78 | 77 | 77 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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 Michigan Center School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 65 | 65 | 73 |
| Student Support Staff | 22 | 19 | 23 |
| Other Support Staff | 31 | 30 | 35 |
Michigan Center School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Michigan Center School District manages 3 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:
- East Jackson Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Vandercook Lake Public Schools District (2 Schools)
- Jackson Public Schools (Michigan) (11 Schools)
- Napoleon Community Schools District (4 Schools)
- Grass Lake Community Schools District (3 Schools)
Michigan Center School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Elementary School 4064 Page Ave Michigan Center MI 49254 (517) 764-5700 | PK-2 | 20 | 333 |
| Keicher Elementary School 137 Broad St Michigan Center MI 49254 (517) 764-5200 | 3-6 | 24 | 425 |
| Michigan Center High School (Junior / Senior) 400 South State St Michigan Center MI 49254 (517) 764-1440 | 7-12 | 34 | 661 |