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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2508820

North Reading

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $100,703 for North Reading - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,703
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,641
Per-pupil spending
2,321
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in MA
$100,703

North Reading (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,703, slightly below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,321 students.

  • 46th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,703

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,641

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,321 students

Salary vs State Average 95.6%

4.4% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, North Reading's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

North Reading's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,703 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. North Reading $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 North Reading

  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,641 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About North Reading

North Reading is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 2,321 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,641. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,703, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2508820 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in North Reading runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 46% of them.

Budget figures show North Reading reporting $71.1M in total expenditure against $62.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.8M.

How does North Reading compare?

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

North Reading $100,703
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

North Reading pays -28.5% less than Boston · per-pupil $30,641 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$62.3M
Total Revenue
$71.1M
Total Expenditure
$20.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.2M
Regular Program
$3.8M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Marblehead
$98,959
2,601 students
Swampscott
$98,943
2,041 students
Bedford
$111,410
2,602 students
Northampton
$90,598
2,618 students
Swansea
$92,947
2,013 students
Concord
$140,402
1,998 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in North Reading?

North Reading's average teacher salary is $100,703, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does North Reading teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

North Reading pays 4.4% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $100,703.

How does North Reading teacher pay compare to the national average?

North Reading pays 17.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,703.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Reading?

North Reading spends approximately $30,641 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in North Reading?

North Reading has 2,321 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of North Reading's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of North Reading's total expenditure of $71.1M (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. North Reading'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.