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#1040 of 1,294 schools in KS

Maize South High School

High School · Maize · Wichita, KS

A high school in Wichita, KS where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3701 N. Tyler Road, Wichita, KS 67205

  • Math 41% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.9% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$14,447
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Maize South High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Maize South High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
8 boys'·5 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maize SR HighEnrollment path unverified4.09–122.0 mi1,388Compare →
Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–122.1 mi471Compare →
Northwest HighEnrollment path unverified4.19–123.0 mi1,435Compare →
Bishop Carroll Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0private9–124.0 mi1,169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#11 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 High School is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Maize South High School

Maize South High School is a public high school in Wichita, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maize South High School

What grades does Maize South High School serve?

Maize South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maize South High School?

Maize South High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize South High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Maize South High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maize South High School rank in KS?

Maize South High School ranks #1,040 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Maize South High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Maize South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize South High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maize South High School a charter school?

No, Maize South High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Maize South High School a Title I school?

No, Maize South High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maize South High School?

25.4% of students at Maize South High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,121
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 67205)
20,600
Area median age
41.9
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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