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Berrien Springs Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Berrien Springs Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $81,930, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$81,930
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,109
Per-pupil spending
3,734
Students enrolled
91st
Pct. in MI
$81,930

Berrien Springs Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $81,930, meaningfully above the Michigan average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,734 students.

  • 91st percentile for Michigan
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +26.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,930

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,109

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,734 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.6% above Michigan average

Nationally, Berrien Springs Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 65% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Berrien Springs Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$81,930 Top 35% higher than 65% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. This district $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Berrien Springs Public Schools

Berrien Springs Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 3,734 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,109. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $81,930, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2605430 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Berrien Springs Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 91% of them.

Berrien Springs Public Schools reports $71.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $66.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 18% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Berrien Springs Public Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Michigan average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Berrien Springs Public Schools $81,930
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Berrien Springs Public Schools pays +1.1% more than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $19,109 vs $22,389

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$66.9M
Total Revenue
$71.4M
Total Expenditure
$12.7M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.8M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Ypsilanti Community Schools
$70,512
3,078 students
Avondale School District
$74,856
3,758 students
East China School District
$78,895
3,781 students
Allen Park Public Schools
$81,405
3,686 students
Battle Creek Public Schools
$61,212
3,828 students
Mona Shores Public School District
$83,954
3,829 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Berrien Springs Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Berrien Springs Public Schools is $81,930 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Berrien Springs Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Berrien Springs Public Schools pays 9.6% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $81,930.

How does Berrien Springs Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Berrien Springs Public Schools pays 4.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $81,930.

What is the per-pupil spending in Berrien Springs Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Berrien Springs Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $19,109 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Berrien Springs Public Schools?

Berrien Springs Public Schools has 3,734 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Berrien Springs Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Berrien Springs Public Schools's total expenditure of $71.4M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Berrien Springs Public Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.