Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School has shared several updates and statistics related to the educational landscape in Illinois through a series of tweets. These posts provide insights into teacher salaries, administrative ratios, educator shortages, and demographic data within Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.

On February 1, 2025, Murphysboro High School posted "According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher." This tweet highlights key figures regarding teacher compensation and educational qualifications across the state.

Later that day on February 1, 2025, another tweet from Murphysboro High School stated "According to the Educator Shortage Survey, there are a reported 3,694 teacher positions filled by alternative measures -- substitutes, retired educators, combining classrooms, and increasing class sizes. According to the Unfilled Positions data collection, 4,096 teaching positions were unfilled for SY24 at a vacancy rate of 3.0%. 91% of school leaders indicated a minor, serious or severe problem with teacher shortages. There were shortages within 62% of education agencies based on the survey findings (617 of 996)." This information sheds light on staffing challenges faced by schools throughout Illinois.

In another update on February 1st at a later time that day from Murphysboro High School shared "The Murphysboro Community Unit School District represents Jackson County. Carruthers Elementary School General John A Logan Attendance Centre McElvain School Murphysboro High School and Murphysboro Middle School are all represented in this school district." The tweet emphasizes the schools encompassed within this particular district.