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The Learning Center vs. Maize Virtual Preparatory School

Should you attend The Learning Center or Maize Virtual Preparatory School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
The Learning Center
426 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Maize Virtual Preparatory School
301 S Park
Maize, KS 67101
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

The Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Maize Virtual Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 67 students in grades 6-12, The Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 471 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 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 21:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
K-12
Total Students
67 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maize Virtual Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Learning Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maize Virtual Preparatory School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
(19-20 School Year Data)
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maize Virtual Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maize Virtual Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maize School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#471 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#57 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Learning Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maize Virtual Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in KS)
57%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maize Virtual Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Maize School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maize Virtual Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Maize School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maize Virtual Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Maize School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Learning Center with the average graduation rate observed in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Maize Virtual Preparatory School with the average graduation rate observed in the Maize School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Learning Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maize Virtual Preparatory School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
32
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
44
Grade 3 Students
-
58
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
48
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
1
36
Grade 8 Students
2
43
Grade 9 Students
4
23
Grade 10 Students
6
15
Grade 11 Students
9
18
Grade 12 Students
24
11
Ungraded Students
21
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maize Virtual Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maize School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maize Virtual Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maize School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maize Virtual Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maize School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maize Virtual Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maize School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valley Center Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maize Virtual Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maize School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valley Center Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maize Virtual Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maize School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

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