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School district · Arizona · LEAID 0400615

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s estimated average teacher salary is $73,351; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,351
Est. avg teacher salary
$33.3M
Total spending
445
Students enrolled
69th
Pct. in AZ
$73,351

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) (Arizona) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,351, meaningfully above the Arizona average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 445 students.

  • 69th percentile for Arizona
  • 48th percentile nationally
  • 13% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,351

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Total Spending

$33.3M

Regional agency, per-pupil not comparable

Student Enrollment

445 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.4% above Arizona average

Nationally, West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s estimated average out-pays 48% 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.)

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,351 Top 52% higher than 48% 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. This 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 stands out about West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 445 students enrolled.
  • Its reported per-pupil figure ($74,804) reflects regional or program spending divided by a small number of directly-enrolled students, it is not a comparable per-classroom figure.

What the Numbers Say About West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) is a small school district in Arizona, serving 445 students with $33.3M in total spending across its regional programs. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,351. NCES LEAID 0400615 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arizona statewide average of $68,265, teacher pay in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arizona, it pays more than 69% of them.

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s budget totals $33.3M in expenditure against $76.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 13% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) compare?

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

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) $73,351
Mesa Unified District (4235) $69,641
Arizona avg $68,265
National avg $85,759

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) pays +5.3% more than Mesa Unified District (4235) · per-pupil $74,804 vs $13,766

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$76.3M
Total Revenue
$33.3M
Total Expenditure
$4.2M
Instruction Salaries
13% of total spending

Other Arizona Districts

Toltec School District (4450)
$62,311
969 students
Nadaburg Unified School District (4252)
$72,020
981 students
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
$69,750
1,018 students
Wilson Elementary District (4261)
$82,066
1,029 students
Willcox Unified District (4170)
$68,475
1,044 students
Red Mesa Unified District (4159)
$92,730
450 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?

The average teacher salary in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) is $73,351 (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 West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) teacher pay compare to the Arizona average?

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) pays 7.4% more than the Arizona state average of $68,265. The district's average is $73,351.

How does West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) teacher pay compare to the national average?

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) pays 14.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,351.

Why is the per-pupil figure for West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) so high?

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) is a specialized or regional agency (such as a county office, service cooperative, or career-technical center) that directly enrolls only 445 students while delivering programs to many more. Dividing its $33.3M budget by that small enrollment produces a per-pupil figure that is not comparable to a standard school district, so we report total spending and enrollment instead.

How many students are enrolled in West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?

West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) has 445 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 13% of West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s total expenditure of $33.3M (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. West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'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.