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School district · Texas · LEAID 4830300

Meridian ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $68,222 for Meridian ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,222
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,196
Per-pupil spending
393
Students enrolled
47th
Pct. in TX
$68,222

Meridian ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,222, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 393 students.

  • 47th percentile for Texas
  • 36th percentile nationally
  • 41% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,222

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,196

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

393 students

Salary vs State Average 91.1%

8.9% below Texas average

Nationally, Meridian ISD's estimated average out-pays 36% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Meridian ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,222 Top 64% higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $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. Meridian ISD $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 Meridian ISD

  • It is a very small district (393 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Meridian ISD

Meridian ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 393 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,196. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,222, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4830300 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Meridian ISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 47% of them.

Meridian ISD's budget totals $7.5M in expenditure against $7.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 41% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Meridian ISD compare?

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

Meridian ISD $68,222
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Meridian ISD pays -11.5% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $19,196 vs $14,515

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 Meridian ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.4M
Total Revenue
$7.5M
Total Expenditure
$3.1M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.8M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Hull-daisetta ISD
$66,321
433 students
Water Valley ISD
$69,686
352 students
Cumby ISD
$61,937
435 students
Woodsboro ISD
$71,343
438 students
Frost ISD
$61,690
439 students
Hubbard ISD
$61,633
440 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Meridian ISD?

Meridian ISD's average teacher salary is $68,222, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Meridian ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Meridian ISD pays 8.9% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $68,222.

How does Meridian ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Meridian ISD pays 20.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,222.

What is the per-pupil spending in Meridian ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Meridian ISD's per-student spending at approximately $19,196 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Meridian ISD?

Meridian ISD has 393 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Meridian ISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 41% of Meridian ISD's total expenditure of $7.5M (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. Meridian ISD'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.