- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maize, KS
Maize Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maize Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200914001105
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Maize Middle School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 200914001105 · Maize, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 12.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize Middle School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maize Sr High
Maize Sr High
1,444 students
- Maize South Hi
Maize South High School
1,107 students
- Vermillion Ele
Vermillion Elementary School
874 students
- Maize Intermed
Maize Intermediate School
651 students
- This school
Maize Middle School
635 students
- Maize Central 542
Maize Central Elementary
542 students
What this shows Maize Middle School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize Middle School compares
Maize Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Maize Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maize reports $14,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maize Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize Middle School
How many students attend Maize Middle School?
Maize Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize Middle School?
24.3% of students at Maize Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maize Middle School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Maize, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Middle School?
Maize Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maize Middle School rank among public schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Maize, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maize on the city page.
What other schools are in Maize?
Besides Maize Middle School, Maize also operates Maize Sr High (1,444 students), Maize South High School (1,107 students), and Vermillion Elementary School (874 students). See the Maize district page for the complete list.