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Milford School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Milford School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $73,597, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$73,597
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,512
Per-pupil spending
4,325
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in DE
$73,597

Milford School District (Delaware) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,597, materially below the Delaware average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,325 students.

  • 11th percentile for Delaware
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,597

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,512

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,325 students

Salary vs State Average 84.2%

15.8% below Delaware average

Nationally, Milford School District's estimated average out-pays 49% 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.)

Milford School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,597 Top 51% higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Milford School 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 Milford School District

Milford School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Delaware, serving 4,325 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,512. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,597, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1001080 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Delaware statewide average of $87,434, teacher pay in Milford School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Delaware, it pays more than 11% of them.

Budget figures show Milford School District reporting $67.1M in total expenditure against $73.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.4M, special-education teacher pay is $12.3M.

How does Milford School District compare?

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

Milford School District $73,597
Red Clay Consolidated School District $85,534
Delaware avg $87,434
National avg $85,759

Milford School District pays -14.0% less than Red Clay Consolidated School District · per-pupil $15,512 vs $23,101

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 Milford School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$73.7M
Total Revenue
$67.1M
Total Expenditure
$21.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.4M
Regular Program
$12.3M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational

Other Delaware Districts

Colonial School District
$89,866
9,531 students
Brandywine School District
$65,199
10,401 students
Indian River School District
$89,958
10,651 students
Appoquinimink School District
$93,444
12,466 students
Christina School District
$108,771
13,397 students
Red Clay Consolidated School District
$85,534
14,837 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Milford School District?

The average teacher salary in Milford School District is $73,597 (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 Milford School District teacher pay compare to the Delaware average?

Milford School District pays 15.8% less than the Delaware state average of $87,434. The district's average is $73,597.

How does Milford School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Milford School District pays 14.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,597.

What is the per-pupil spending in Milford School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Milford School District's per-student spending at approximately $15,512 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Milford School District?

Milford School District has 4,325 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Milford School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Milford School District's total expenditure of $67.1M (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. Milford School District'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.