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6.1 avg / 10

Maize School District

School District · Maize, Kansas

Students: 8,160
Teachers (FTE): 622

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

12

5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,447

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#183 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,447

$807 vs Kansas median

District size

8,160 students

Much larger than Kansas median

About Maize

Maize is a Maize, Kansas school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $14,447 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Maize demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pray-woodman Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Maize students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Maize, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.3%
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ELA Proficiency 47.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Maize with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Maize
Total Enrollment
8,160
Teachers (FTE)
622
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maize?

Maize has 12 schools in total — 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Maize?

The average composite rating for Maize is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Maize?

Maize spends $14,447 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Maize?

The average student-teacher ratio in Maize is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Maize?

Pray-woodman Elementary is the highest-rated school in Maize with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Maize?

Across schools in Maize with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Maize compare to other districts in Kansas?

Maize has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
41.3%
ELA Proficiency
47.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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