Excellent
#187 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 14% in state
Maize South Intermediate School
Middle School · Maize · Wichita, KS
A middle school in Wichita, KS serving grades 5th – 6th.
9701 W 37th Street N, Wichita, KS 67205
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maize South Intermediate School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2022, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maize South 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–6 | 1.9 mi | 644 | Compare → |
| Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Levy Sp Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Wilbur Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 774 | 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
- #4 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 Intermediate School is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maize South Intermediate School
Maize South Intermediate School is a public middle school in Wichita, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 454 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maize South Intermediate School
What grades does Maize South Intermediate School serve?
Maize South Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Maize South Intermediate School?
Maize South Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize South Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize South Intermediate School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maize South Intermediate School rank in KS?
Maize South Intermediate School ranks #187 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Maize South Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maize South Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize South Intermediate School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Maize South Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Maize South Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maize South Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Maize South Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maize South Intermediate School?
23.8% of students at Maize South 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
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (316) 462-8501
- 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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