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Analysis: Morton Grove administrators rank 132nd in state for average pay

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Administrators in Morton Grove School District 70 earn an average of $125,158 per year, ranking 132nd out of 864 districts in Illinois, according to a North Cook News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2020 average is 2.8 percent higher than in 2016 and 0.5 percent higher than in 2011. District administrators make 12.5 percent more than the state average of $111,293.

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.

The Morton Grove School District in Cook County enrolled 887 students in 2019-2020. There is an average of 177 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 171 to 1.

Morton Grove School District 70 administrator salaries, 10-year trend
YearAverage salaryStudent-to-administrator ratio
2011$124,545211:1
2012$103,124431:1
2013$120,902244:1
2014$124,444214:1
2015$135,163212:1
2016$121,745220:1
2017$119,271228:1
2018$115,768183:1
2019$120,280192:1
2020$125,158177:1

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