Serving 549 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maize South Middle School's student population of 549 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maize South Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize South Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#461 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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 #461 out of 1,280 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Maize South Middle School?
549 students attend Maize South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Maize South Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maize South Middle School?
Maize South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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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