Maize

Maize is a rural school district located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, serving 7,832 students across 12 schools comprising 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The district experienced a 1.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, which may reflect broader rural demographic trends. With 429.5 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

Academically, Maize demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 40.3% compared to the state average of 31.5%, while reading proficiency stands at 39.4% versus the state average of 33.4%. The graduation rate of 93.7% exceeds Kansas's 91.3% average, indicating relatively strong completion outcomes.

Economically, 29.0% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged. Per-pupil spending is $20,410, approximately 11.4% below the state average of $23,030. Revenue sources show reliance on state funding at 60.4%, local sources at 35.3%, and federal support at 4.3%, reflecting a relatively typical rural district funding structure where state contributions exceed the local share.

The district's profile suggests a rural community with academic performance metrics exceeding state benchmarks despite operating with below-average per-pupil expenditures, though modest enrollment decline warrants monitoring for potential sustainability implications.