Who's Teaching in Utica Community Schools?

A database published in Center for Michigan's Bridge Magazine shows how school districts in Shelby and Utica compare with state-wide averages when it comes to teacher education and salary, pupil-teacher ratios and other categories. 

The database is part of the magazine's "Building a better teacher" series, which includes articles on teaching in Canada and the state's teacher education and certification process. 

Here are some of the numbers for school districts around Shelby and Utica:

Average Teacher Salary
Utica: $85,725
Michigan Statewide: $62,613
Chippewa Valley: $71,728
Romeo: $68,853
New Haven: $62,263

Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Utica: 27
Michigan Statewide: 23
Chippewa Valley: 26
Romeo: 26
New Haven: 27

Teacher Head Count
Utica: 1,539
Michigan Statewide: 101,697
Chippewa Valley: 883
Romeo: 297
New Haven: 88

Percent with advanced degree/certification
Utica: 86 percent
Michigan Statewide: 62 percent
Chippewa Valley: 77 percent
Romeo: 78 percent
New Haven: 67 percent

Percent of women teachers
Utica: 76 percent
Michigan Statewide: 76 percent
Chippewa Valley: 80 percent
Romeo: 80 percent
New Haven: 78 percent

View the entire report on bridgemi.com and tell us what you think by posting a comment.