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West Milford Township Public School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): West Milford Township Public School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $96,117, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$96,117
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,925
Per-pupil spending
3,003
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in NJ
$96,117

West Milford Township Public School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $96,117, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,003 students.

  • 83rd percentile for New Jersey
  • 80th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$96,117

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,925

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,003 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.5% above New Jersey average

Nationally, West Milford Township Public School District's estimated average out-pays 80% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$96,117 Top 20% higher than 80% 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. 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 Milford Township Public School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $29,925 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About West Milford Township Public School District

West Milford Township Public School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in New Jersey, serving 3,003 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,925. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $96,117, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3417520 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in West Milford Township Public School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show West Milford Township Public School District reporting $89.9M in total expenditure against $92.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.9M, special-education teacher pay is $5.1M.

How does West Milford Township Public School District compare?

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

West Milford Township Public School District $96,117
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

West Milford Township Public School District pays +0.9% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $29,925 vs $40,780

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$92.4M
Total Revenue
$89.9M
Total Expenditure
$26.8M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.9M
Regular Program
$5.1M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Galloway Township Public School District
$88,297
3,059 students
Holmdel Township School District
$97,924
2,936 students
Lindenwold Public School District
$76,739
2,926 students
Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
$89,574
3,083 students
West Deptford Township School District
$87,371
2,904 students
Robbinsville Public Schools
$77,720
3,104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Milford Township Public School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West Milford Township Public School District's average teacher salary at $96,117, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does West Milford Township Public School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

West Milford Township Public School District pays 6.5% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $96,117.

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

West Milford Township Public School District pays 12.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $96,117.

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

West Milford Township Public School District spends approximately $29,925 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Milford Township Public School District?

West Milford Township Public School District has 3,003 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of West Milford Township Public School District's total expenditure of $89.9M (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 Milford Township Public 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.