Maize School District
School District · Maize, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
5 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Maize?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Maize as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maize Elementary
Maize · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Maize Central Elementary
Maize · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pray-woodman Elementary
Maize · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#85 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,447
$807 vs Kansas median
District size
8,160 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Maize ranks #85 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Maize's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maize Elementary (8.5/10), Maize Central Elementary (8.4/10), and Pray-woodman Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 24% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Maize schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Maize
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maize Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Maize Central Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Pray-woodman Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Maize South Intermediate School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Vermillion Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Maize Intermediate School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Maize South Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Maize South Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Maize Virtual Preparatory School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Maize Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.1/10, Maize is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maize Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Maize students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Maize with test data.
Schools in Maize
12 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
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 7.1/10. 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?
Maize 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 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. 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 7.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
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Compare Maize with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Garden City (18)
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- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
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- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
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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