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#1182 of 1,294 schools in KS

Maize SR High

High School · Maize · Maize, KS

A high school in Maize, KS where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11600 W 45th St N, Maize, KS 67101

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$14,447
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Maize SR High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Maize SR High 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·29 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–120.7 mi471Compare →
Maize South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.0 mi1,121Compare →
Northwest HighEnrollment path unverified4.19–124.7 mi1,435Compare →

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

About Maize SR High

Maize SR High is a public high school in Maize, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 1,388 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,182 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Maize SR High

What grades does Maize SR High serve?

Maize SR High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Maize SR High?

Maize SR High has an enrollment of approximately 1,388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize SR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Maize SR High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Maize SR High rank in KS?

Maize SR High ranks #1,182 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Maize SR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Maize SR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 SR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize SR High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Maize SR High a charter school?

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

Is Maize SR High a Title I school?

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

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

28.0% of students at Maize SR High 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
1,388
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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