Top Rankings
Maize School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,998 students in Maize School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Maize School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
7,998 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
524 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Maize School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
44 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
226 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,258 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
220 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
5,697 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
71%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
539 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
332
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
549
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
521
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
550
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
515
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
591
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
551
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
601
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
650
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
699
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
628
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
563
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
569
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,289 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,028
$16,113
Spending / Student
$12,289
$17,019
Best Maize School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Maize Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Grades: K-4
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Grades: K-4
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Maize Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Grades: K-4
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Maize South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Vermillion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Grades: PK-4
| 835 students
Rank: #77.
Maize South Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9701 W 37th Street N
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Grades: 5-6
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Maize South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Grades: 7-8
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Maize South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #1010.
Maize Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 N Maize Rd
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 729-2464
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 729-2464
Grades: 7-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1111.
Maize Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Grades: 5-6
| 612 students
Rank: #1212.
Maize Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11600 W 45th St N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0441
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maize School District?
Maize School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,998 students.
What is the rank of Maize School District?
Maize School District is ranked #60 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maize School District?
71% of Maize School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maize School District?
Maize School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Maize School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,289 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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