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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222050

South Middleton SD

South Middleton SD's estimated average teacher salary is $69,163; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,163
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,893
Per-pupil spending
2,079
Students enrolled
20th
Pct. in PA
$69,163

South Middleton SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,163, materially below the Pennsylvania average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,079 students.

  • 20th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,163

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,893

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,079 students

Salary vs State Average 81.8%

18.2% below Pennsylvania average

Nationally, South Middleton SD's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

South Middleton SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,163 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. South Middleton SD $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 South Middleton SD

South Middleton SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,079 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,893. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,163, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222050 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in South Middleton SD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 20% of them.

South Middleton SD reports $39.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $42.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does South Middleton SD compare?

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

South Middleton SD $69,163
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

South Middleton SD pays -7.6% less than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $18,893 vs $38,325

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$42.7M
Total Revenue
$39.3M
Total Expenditure
$11.1M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.8M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Beaver Area SD
$79,034
2,005 students
Saucon Valley SD
$94,204
2,001 students
New Kensington-Arnold SD
$82,384
1,999 students
Northern Tioga SD
$73,141
1,997 students
Fort LeBoeuf SD
$67,944
1,992 students
Danville Area SD
$78,101
2,168 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Middleton SD?

The average teacher salary in South Middleton SD is $69,163 (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 South Middleton SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

South Middleton SD pays 18.2% less than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $69,163.

How does South Middleton SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Middleton SD pays 19.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,163.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Middleton SD?

South Middleton SD spends approximately $18,893 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Middleton SD?

South Middleton SD has 2,079 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Middleton SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of South Middleton SD's total expenditure of $39.3M (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. South Middleton SD'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.