How Do Trenton and Grosse Ile Teachers Compare?

A database published in Center for Michigan's Bridge Magazine shows how school districts in Trenton and Grosse Ile compare with statewide averages and other school districts Downriver 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 the numbers for Wyandotte and surrounding school districts:

Average Teacher Salary
Trenton: $69,460
Grosse Ile: $75,098
Wyandotte: $74,832
Lincoln Park: $71,488
Allen Park: $76,063
Taylor: $57,523
Woodhaven-Brownstown: $67,617
Michigan: $62,613

Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Trenton: 24
Grosse Ile: 23
Wyandotte: 33
Lincoln Park: 27
Allen Park: 25
Taylor: 22
Woodhaven-Brownstown: 24
Michigan: 23

Teacher Head Count
Trenton: 185
Grosse Ile: 105
Wyandotte: 304
Lincoln Park: 286
Allen Park: 194
Taylor: 527
Woodhaven-Brownstown: 310
Michigan: 101,697

Percent with advanced degree/certification
Trenton: 85 percent
Grosse Ile: 69 percent
Wyandotte: 61 percent
Lincoln Park: 69 percent
Allen Park: 81 percent
Taylor: 74 percent
Woodhaven-Brownstown: 58 percent
Michigan: 62 percent

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