Who's Teaching in Farmington Public Schools?

A database published in Center for Michigan's Bridge Magazine shows how school districts in Farmington Public Schools 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 Farmington and some neighboring districts:

Average Teacher Salary
Farmington: $76,621
Walled Lake: $78,649
West Bloomfield: $64,981
Bloomfield Hills: $68,762
Michigan: $62,613

Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Farmington: 22
Walled Lake: 24
West Bloomfield: 23
Bloomfield Hills: 17
Michigan: 23

Teacher Head Count
Farmington: 825
Walled Lake: 877
West Bloomfield: 405
Bloomfield Hills: 489
Michigan: 101,697

Percent with advanced degree/certification
Farmington: 84 percent
Walled Lake: 86 percent
West Bloomfield: 80 percent
Bloomfield Hills: 80 percent
Michigan: 62 percent

View the entire report on bridgemi.com and tell us what you think by posting a comment, or participate in our "What's the future of Farmington Public Schools?" open blog.