Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Maize Virtual Preparatory School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: Yes
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maize Virtual Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maize Virtual Preparatory School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
School Rankings
Maize Virtual Preparatory School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize Virtual Preparatory School is 0.26, 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
#47 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize Virtual Preparatory School's ranking?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School is ranked #47 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Maize Virtual Preparatory School often compared to?
Maize Virtual Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Virtual School, Haven Virtual Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Maize Virtual Preparatory School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
396 students attend Maize Virtual Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Maize Virtual Preparatory School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maize Virtual Preparatory School offer ?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maize Virtual Preparatory School part of?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School is part of Maize School District.
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