Maize Central Elementary vs Maize Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maize Central Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
Maize Middle School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
| Measure | Maize Central Elementary Maize, Kansas | Maize Middle School Maize, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 686 | #37 of 205 |
| National rank | #12593 of 50,301 | #6603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 542 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Maize | Maize |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maize Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 54.8).
- •Maize Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Maize Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Maize Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Maize Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Maize Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 542.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maize Central Elementary better than Maize Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Maize Central Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maize Central Elementary and Maize Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Maize and Maize in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maize Central Elementary: 542. Maize Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maize Central Elementary and Maize Middle School rank in Kansas?
Maize Central Elementary is 110th of 686 and Maize Middle School is 37th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).