This school district is located in Waupaca County. By a strong majority, the residents of this county are strong Trump supporters, and spent 2019-2018 Standing With Walker to denigrate public school teachers at every opportunity. Not surprisingly, public education in this county suffers from a lack of support from the many county residents who are strong MAGA supporters.
Nearly every yard in this county that has a sign proclaiming support for Trump and/or contempt for President Biden and those who support him. FJB signs are more prevalent than the American flag in most areas of Waupaca County. Woe to anyone living in this county, especially a public school teacher, that doesn't openly support Trump or who dares to openly support Biden or any Democratic candidate.
Like most predominantly MAGA supporting Wisconsin counties, teacher pay and benefits in this county are pretty low. Average teacher pay in this county ranges from $50,345 to $58,897.
The Marion school district average teacher salary was the lowest in Waupaca County at $50,345. The increase in average teacher salary since 2011 was 26.1%, which was equal to the rate of inflation.
The Superintendent received a pay increase of 38.9% during the same time period which was well above the rate of inflation.
Rating the career employment prospects of this district is a difficult call. On one hand, this district has maintained the value of teachers' salaries through pay increases equal to the rate of inflation. On the other hand, this district's average teacher salary is the lowest in Waupaca County and one of the lowest in the state of Wisconsin.
In the end, a low salary is a low salary. In good conscience, we cannot recommend this district as a good career choice for a bright young talented teacher to accept employment in. We rate the career potential for this district to be a Dead End job.
