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Maize

Kansas · Public School District
12
Schools
7,998
Students
$15,377
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
25.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
91.8%
Graduation Rate
+5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Maize is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,998 students across 12 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,377 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maize Central ElementaryKG–04557
Maize ElementaryKG–04425
Maize South ElementaryKG–04529
Pray-Woodman ElementaryKG–04512
Vermillion Elementary SchoolPK–04835
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maize Intermediate School05–06612
Maize Middle School07–08734
Maize South Intermediate School05–06465
Maize South Middle School07–08549
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Maize South High School09–121,095
Maize Sr High09–121,289
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolKG–12396
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,377Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
33%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal
6.5%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,998
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.8%
Opportunity Score—
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.8% graduation rate — 5.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Maize?
Maize has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,998 students.
What is the graduation rate for Maize?
The graduation rate is 91.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Maize spend per student?
Maize spends $15,377 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Maize?
26% of students in Maize qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Maize?
No, Maize does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Maize serve?
Maize serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.