Maize School District

905 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101-9405
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,157 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
8,157 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
532 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#56 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
36%
29%
40%
32%
38%
31%
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,774
$16,276
Spending / Student
$12,050
$17,192

Best Maize School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Maize Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Maize Central Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Grades: K-4
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Maize South Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Grades: K-4
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Grades: PK-4
| 910 students
Rank: #77.
Maize South Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9701 W 37th Street N
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8501
Grades: 5-6
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Maize South Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #99.
Maize South High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,121 students
Rank: #1010.
Maize Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 N Maize Rd
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 729-2464
Grades: 7-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1111.
Maize Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12100 W 45th Street N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8201
Grades: 5-6
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Maize Sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 W 45th St N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maize School District?
Maize School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,157 students.
What is the rank of Maize School District?
Maize School District is ranked #61 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?
70% of Maize School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 $12,050 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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