At a glance
Reported students
501
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
528
Maize South Middle School: 501 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Maize South Middle School
Maize South Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Wichita. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Maize. NCES reports 501 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Maize South Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.3%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black3%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Maize
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maize South Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
431 reported students
Maize Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
635 reported students
Maize Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
651 reported students
Pray-Woodman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Maize South Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
514 reported students
Maize Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
542 reported students
Public schools near Maize South Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize South Intermediate School Middle · Maize | 05–06 | 431 | 0.4 mi |
| Maize Middle School Middle · Maize | 07–08 | 635 | 1.6 mi |
| Maize Intermediate School Middle · Maize | 05–06 | 651 | 2.3 mi |
| Wilbur Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 822 | 4 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 760 | 4.6 mi |
| Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 623 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maize South Middle School
What grades does Maize South Middle School serve?
Maize South Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Maize.
How many students attend Maize South Middle School?
Maize South Middle School reported 501 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maize South Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 501 students and 40.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maize South Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maize South Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maize attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Maize South Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maize South Middle School in?
Maize South Middle School is part of Maize, based in Maize, KS, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maize South Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maize South Intermediate School (0.4 mi), Maize Middle School (1.6 mi), Maize Intermediate School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.