Tarkington Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) has more than two thousand students and 100 teachers. The Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) school administration and teacher salary figures presented in the following tables are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown 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 | $36,610 | $28,280-$55,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,180 | $47,130 - $72,700 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,840 | $46,390 - $74,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $67,300 | $60,920 - $75,890 |
| High School Teacher | $67,740 | $56,760 - $80,470 |
| PE Teacher | $44,290 | $22,480 - $70,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $36,610 | $28,280-$55,540 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $65,300 | $51,230 - $75,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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, including counselors and librarians for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $56,670 | $38,370-$78,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $101,310 | $78,450 - $130,690 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $74,310 | $46,770 - $106,510 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, 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 Tarkington 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 | $5,766 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $5,972 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Tarkington 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 Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 137 | 133 | 130 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 47 | 49 | 47 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 69 | 65 | 60 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 13 | 12 | 15 |
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 | 37 | 33 | 36 |
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 Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 86 | 86 | 84 |
| Other Support Staff | 63 | 62 | 60 |
Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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- Dayton Independent School District (9 Schools)
Tarkington Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkington High School 2770 Fm 163 Cleveland TX 77327 (281) 592-7739 | 9-12 | 45 | 554 |
| Tarkington Intermediate School 2770 Fm 163 Cleveland TX 77327 (281) 592-6134 | 4-5 | 21 | 291 |
| Tarkington Middle School 2770 Fm 163 Cleveland TX 77327 (281) 592-7737 | 6-8 | 32 | 453 |
| Tarkington Primary School 2770 Fm 163 Cleveland TX 77327 (281) 592-7736 | PK-3 | 33 | 585 |