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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2503390

Central Berkshire

Estimated average teacher salary of $93,068, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Central Berkshire - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$93,068
Est. avg teacher salary
$48,793
Per-pupil spending
1,516
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in MA
$93,068

Central Berkshire (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $93,068, materially below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,516 students.

  • 24th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 77th percentile nationally
  • 15% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$93,068

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$48,793

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,516 students

Salary vs State Average 88.4%

11.6% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Central Berkshire's estimated average out-pays 77% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Central Berkshire's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$93,068 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Central Berkshire $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What stands out about Central Berkshire

  • Its per-pupil spending of $48,793 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Central Berkshire

Central Berkshire is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 1,516 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $48,793. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $93,068, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2503390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Central Berkshire runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 24% of them.

Budget figures show Central Berkshire reporting $74.0M in total expenditure against $53.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 15% 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 $1.2M.

How does Central Berkshire compare?

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

Central Berkshire $93,068
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Central Berkshire pays -33.9% less than Boston · per-pupil $48,793 vs $47,393

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to Central Berkshire, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$53.0M
Total Revenue
$74.0M
Total Expenditure
$11.0M
Instruction Salaries
15% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.8M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Carver
$95,711
1,508 students
Blackstone-Millville
$97,502
1,538 students
Athol-Royalston
$83,868
1,539 students
Northborough
$121,577
1,550 students
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical
$112,384
1,550 students
Bourne
$105,092
1,557 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central Berkshire?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Central Berkshire's average teacher salary at $93,068, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Central Berkshire teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Central Berkshire pays 11.6% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $93,068.

How does Central Berkshire teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central Berkshire pays 8.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $93,068.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Berkshire?

Central Berkshire spends approximately $48,793 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central Berkshire?

Central Berkshire has 1,516 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central Berkshire's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 15% of Central Berkshire's total expenditure of $74.0M (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. Central Berkshire'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.