Serving 635 students in grades 7-8, Maize Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maize Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Maize, KS, encompassing approximately 45.1 square miles. The zone is situated within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to its edges and a maximum reach of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maize Middle School's student population of 635 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maize Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#631 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize Middle School's ranking?
Maize Middle School is ranked #631 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Maize Middle School often compared to?
Maize Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Maize Middle School?
635 students attend Maize Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Maize Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maize Middle School?
Maize Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maize Middle School offer ?
Maize Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maize Middle School part of?
Maize Middle School is part of Maize School District.
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