MUSD -- Morongo Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 400 teachers and nine thousand students that are enrolled at the 18 schools managed by MUSD. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries at MUSD. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
MUSD Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $100,470 | $47,290 - $112,940 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $92,520 | $61,540 - $124,780 |
| Middle School Teacher | $102,100 | $62,270 - $168,360 |
| High School Teacher | $109,070 | $74,050 - $138,530 |
| PE Teacher | $57,090 | $30,070 - $96,410 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for MUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $90,680 | $60,400 - $117,880 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $140,650 | $103,810 - $169,190 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $93,990 | $47,930 - $139,050 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 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 MUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $20,984 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $18,763 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Morongo Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by MUSD. 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 MUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 405 | 380 | 381 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | 30 | 37 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 240 | 232 | 233 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 118 | 117 | 111 |
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 | 3 | 15 | 14 |
| Teaching Assistants | 128 | 154 | 115 |
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 MUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 299 | 299 | 304 |
| District Support Staff | 39 | 35 | 33 |
| School Administrators | 23 | 22 | 26 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 48 | 43 | 48 |
| Student Support Staff | 31 | 37 | 41 |
| Other Support Staff | 165 | 160 | 153 |
MUSD Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, MUSD operates 18 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:
- Desert Sands Unified School District (34 Schools)
- Coachella Valley Unified School District (23 Schools)
- Palm Springs Unified School District (30 Schools)
- Bear Valley Unified School District (7 Schools)
- Banning Unified School District (13 Schools)
Morongo Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
Teaching in Joshua Tree
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Hills Elementary School 7252 Sunny Vista Rd Joshua Tree CA 92252 (760) 366-3812 | KG-6 | 19 | 427 |
| Joshua Tree Elementary School 6051 Sunburst Dr Joshua Tree CA 92252 (760) 366-8459 | KG-6 | 14 | 317 |
Teaching in Landers
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landers Elementary School 56450 Reche Rd Landers CA 92285 (760) 364-2382 | KG-6 | 3 | 134 |
Teaching in Morongo Valley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morongo Valley Elementary School 10951 Hess Blvd Morongo Valley CA 92256 (760) 363-6216 | KG-6 | 10 | 206 |
Teaching in Twentynine Palms
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condor Elementary School 2551 Condor Rd Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-0750 | KG-6 | 23 | 633 |
| Oasis Elementary School 73175 El Paseo Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-3595 | KG-6 | 23 | 577 |
| Palm Vista Elementary School 74350 Baseline Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-7538 | KG-6 | 15 | 324 |
| Twentynine Palms Elementary School 74350 Playa Vista Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-3545 | KG-6 | 28 | 644 |
| Twentynine Palms High School 72750 Wildcat Way Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-9591 | 9-12 | 35 | 775 |
| Twentynine Palms Junior High School 5798 Utah Trail Twentynine Palms CA 92277 (760) 367-9507 | 7-8 | 21 | 453 |
Teaching in Yucca Valley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Charter 57725 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 820-4275 | KG-12 | 26 | 541 |
| La Contenta Junior High School 7050 La Contenta Rd Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 228-1802 | 7-8 | 34 | 807 |
| Onaga Elementary School 58001 Onaga Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 369-6333 | KG-6 | 31 | 713 |
| Sky Alternative / Continuation School 59273 Sunnyslope Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 365-5922 | 9-12 | 8 | 120 |
| Yucca Mesa Elementary School 3380 Avalon Ave Yucca Valley CA 92277 (760) 228-1777 | KG-6 | 20 | 425 |
| Yucca Valley Elementary School 7601 Hopi Trail Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 365-3381 | KG-6 | 20 | 564 |
| Yucca Valley High School 7600 Sage Ave Yucca Valley CA 92284 (760) 365-3391 | 9-12 | 55 | 1,360 |