Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mize Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mize Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mize Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mize Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mize Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#42 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mize Elementary School's ranking?
Mize Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mize Elementary School often compared to?
Mize Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Mize Elementary School?
455 students attend Mize Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mize Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mize Elementary School?
Mize Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mize Elementary School offer ?
Mize Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mize Elementary School part of?
Mize Elementary School is part of De Soto School District.
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