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• Analysis: Deerfield School District 109 administrators rank 84th highest in state for average salary in 2025 (lakecountygazette.com) — Deerfield School District 109 administrators now earn an average of $146,975, ranking 84th highest in Illinois while still outpacing the statewide average. The district's pay has dipped slightly over the past two years, even as student-to-administrator ratios remain better than the state average, offering context for residents watching school budgets and leadership staffing.
   

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