Very Good
#492 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 38% in state
Maize South Elementary
Elementary School · Maize · Wichita, KS
An elementary school in Wichita, KS where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3404 N Maize Road, Wichita, KS 67205
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maize South Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maize South Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), 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
$120,630
Median home value
$314,200
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Maize ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Vermillion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Maize Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maize
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 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 South Elementary is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maize South Elementary
Maize South Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 519 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maize South Elementary
What grades does Maize South Elementary serve?
Maize South Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Maize South Elementary?
Maize South Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize South Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maize South Elementary rank in KS?
Maize South Elementary ranks #492 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Maize South Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maize South Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 South Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize South Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maize South Elementary a charter school?
No, Maize South Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maize South Elementary a Title I school?
No, Maize South Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maize South Elementary?
31.6% of students at Maize South Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (316) 462-8300
- Area population (ZIP 67205)
- 20,600
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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 67205; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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