Serving 532 students in grades 7-8, Maize South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maize South Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maize South Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize South Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize South Middle School's ranking?
Maize South Middle School is ranked #559 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Maize South Middle School often compared to?
Maize South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Maize South Middle School?
532 students attend Maize South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Maize South Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maize South Middle School?
Maize South Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maize South Middle School offer ?
Maize South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Maize South Middle School part of?
Maize South Middle School is part of Maize School District.
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