Very Good
#278 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 21% in state
- Math 38% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maize Intermediate School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 41% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maize Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maize), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,444
Median home value
$280,100
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Maize South Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 5–6 | 1.9 mi | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Maize
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maize Intermediate School is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maize Intermediate School
Maize Intermediate School is a public middle school in Maize, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 644 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maize Intermediate School
What grades does Maize Intermediate School serve?
Maize Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Maize Intermediate School?
Maize Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Intermediate School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maize Intermediate School rank in KS?
Maize Intermediate School ranks #278 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Maize Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maize Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maize Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize Intermediate School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Maize Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Maize Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maize Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Maize Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maize Intermediate School?
31.7% of students at Maize Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (316) 462-8201
- Area population (ZIP 67101)
- 6,110
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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