Maize Middle School vs Maize South Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maize Middle School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students
Maize South Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students
| Measure | Maize Middle School Maize, Kansas | Maize South Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 205 | #142 of 686 |
| National rank | #6603 of 15,369 | #14659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 635 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 46% |
| city | Maize | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maize South Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 54.8).
- •Maize South Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Maize South Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Maize South Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 33.7%).
- •Maize Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Maize Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 514.
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 Middle School better than Maize South Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maize South Elementary ranks higher (65.2 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 Middle School and Maize South Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Maize and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maize Middle School: 635. Maize South Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maize Middle School and Maize South Elementary rank in Kansas?
Maize Middle School is 37th of 205 and Maize South Elementary is 142nd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).