905 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101-9405
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,775 students in Maize School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
7,775 Students
476,419 Students
# Teachers
427 Teachers
34,093 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Maize School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Maize  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maize  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maize  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Maize  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
# American Indian Students
53 Students
3,691 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
227 Students
13,470 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,078 Students
98,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
185 Students
32,276 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
5,792 Students
300,604 Students
% White Students
75%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,026 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
427 Students
27,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
317
16,833
# Students in K Grade:
511
32,393
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
33,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
544
33,692
# Students in 3rd Grade:
520
34,397
# Students in 4th Grade:
562
34,535
# Students in 5th Grade:
605
35,601
# Students in 6th Grade:
650
36,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
614
37,254
# Students in 8th Grade:
633
37,333
# Students in 9th Grade:
589
37,258
# Students in 10th Grade:
586
36,210
# Students in 11th Grade:
617
35,159
# Students in 12th Grade:
561
34,362
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,666

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,697. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,534 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total revenue of Maize  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$84 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total spending of Maize  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$16,697
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Maize  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,534
$16,946
This chart display average spending per public school student in Maize  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Maize School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
905 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 462-8800
Grades: K-12
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Maize Central Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0427
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Pray-woodman Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 W Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 721-0902
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Maize Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 W. Jones
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-8230
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Maize South Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3404 N Maize Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8300
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #66.
Vermillion Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 James
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0266
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #77.
Maize South High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3701 N. Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 462-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #88.
Maize South Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3403 N Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 722-0421
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #99.
Maize Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 N Maize Rd
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 729-2464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #1010.
Maize Senior High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11600 W 45th St N
Maize, KS 67101
(316) 722-0441
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maize School District?

Maize School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,775 students.

What is the rank of Maize School District?

Maize School District is ranked #45 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Maize School District?

75% of Maize School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Maize School District?

Maize School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $10,534 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 10% in KS)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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