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2023: Morris School District 54 administrators rank 367th lowest in state for average salary

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Tony Sanders State Superintendent of Education | Official Website

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Administrators in Morris School District 54 earn an average of $103,372 per year, ranking 367th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

District administrators made 11.6% 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.

Morris School District 54 enrolled 1,028 students at the time. This means there was an average of 148 students for every administrator, compared to the statewide ratio of 140 to 1.

Morris School District 54 roughly covers schools within Grundy County and has a main office in Morris.

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 9 Years: Morris School District 54 vs. Illinois
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Morris School District 54 Administrator Salaries, 9-Year Trend
State RankYearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
4992023$103,372148-to-1
2272022$119,000179-to-1
6122020$91,845195-to-1
6202019$91,236204-to-1
6882018$85,837197-to-1
5682017$91,245235-to-1
7372016$79,451219-to-1
5752015$87,834202-to-1
4332014$92,538238-to-1

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