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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2511040

Southern Berkshire

Southern Berkshire's estimated average teacher salary is $92,269; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$92,269
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,954
Per-pupil spending
633
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in MA
$92,269

Southern Berkshire (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $92,269, materially below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 633 students.

  • 21st percentile for Massachusetts
  • 77th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$92,269

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,954

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

633 students

Salary vs State Average 87.6%

12.4% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Southern 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.)

Southern Berkshire's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$92,269 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. Southern Berkshire $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 stands out about Southern Berkshire

  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,954 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Southern Berkshire

Southern Berkshire is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 633 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,954. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $92,269, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2511040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Southern Berkshire runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 21% of them.

On the budget side, Southern Berkshire reports $21.5M in total expenditure against $23.9M 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 $3.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Southern Berkshire compare?

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

Southern Berkshire $92,269
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Southern Berkshire pays -34.5% less than Boston · per-pupil $33,954 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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$23.9M
Total Revenue
$21.5M
Total Expenditure
$7.0M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.4M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical
$86,624
629 students
Topsfield
$109,001
622 students
Carlisle
$122,766
615 students
Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical
$95,561
654 students
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical
$116,221
655 students
South Shore Regional Vocational Technical
$98,827
655 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southern Berkshire?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Southern Berkshire's average teacher salary at $92,269, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Southern Berkshire pays 12.4% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $92,269.

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

Southern Berkshire pays 7.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $92,269.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Berkshire?

NCES FY2022 data puts Southern Berkshire's per-student spending at approximately $33,954 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southern Berkshire?

Southern Berkshire has 633 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Southern Berkshire's total expenditure of $21.5M (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. Southern 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.