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Analysis: Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 administrators rank 413th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

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Administrators in Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 earn an average of $106,000 per year, ranking 413th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The average salary in the district in 2023 was 4.7% lower than in 2022 and 6.7% less than in 2021. District administrators made 9.3% less than the state average of $116,908.

Administrator salaries depend on the district’s size, location, and resources, as well as the individual’s level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 enrolled 257 students at the time. This means there was an average of 128 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 roughly covers schools within Jo Daviess County and has a main office in Scales Mound.

District information was gathered from the Illinois Report Card.

The Illinois Educator Shortage Survey found over 4,000 unfilled teaching positions and 162 vacant administrator roles in the 2023-24 school year. Core subjects like English, literature, and math faced the most significant shortages.

The survey also shows that more than a third of school leaders reported difficulties filling administrator positions. Burnout, increased workload, and higher compensation offered by neighboring districts were cited as major factors contributing to staff turnover.

Administrator Average Salary Comparison Over 10 Years: Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 vs. Illinois
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Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 Administrator Salaries, 10-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
4532023$106,000128-to-1
3292022$111,205133-to-1
2622021$113,603132-to-1
2602020$111,712133-to-1
2262019$114,222133-to-1
2392018$109,877126-to-1
2492017$108,082123-to-1
2272016$107,205116-to-1
1942015$108,015120-to-1
2102014$104,868120-to-1

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