The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Science. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Maize Intermediate School
Maize Intermediate School serves fifth and sixth graders in the Maize school district, a public school system located in a fast-growing northwestern suburb of Wichita. The school itself opened in 2022, part of a major bond-funded expansion that also added a second intermediate school and a performing arts and aquatics center. That bond, passed in a previous year, was a direct response to the community's rapid residential growth — Maize has transformed from a small bedroom community into a manufacturing and suburban hub, with the district now operating two high schools, two middle schools, two intermediate schools, and several elementary schools alongside other specialized programs.
The intermediate school occupies the grades that sit between elementary and middle school, and its enrollment reflects the area's demographics. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and small numbers of other racial groups. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that the community spans a mix of income levels. The district's strategic plan, adopted through the end of the decade, emphasizes cohesive culture, attracting educators, elevating learning, and building for the future — language that signals ongoing attention to both academics and facilities as growth continues.
State testing results, from the Kansas Assessment Program, show a varied picture. In fifth-grade math, roughly a third of students scored at or above proficiency; in sixth-grade math, that share rose to around two-fifths. English language arts proficiency hovered near the mid-forties for both grades. Science, tested only in fifth grade, saw about half of students reach proficiency. These numbers, when combined across subjects and grades, place the school's overall performance below the midpoint when compared with other districts across Sedgwick County. The county includes a wide range of districts — from Wichita's large urban system to smaller suburban and rural ones — so this placement suggests Maize Intermediate's test results trail the typical level among those peers.
Because the school serves only two grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism and discipline was not available in the source material. No program offerings were listed, which may reflect the school's newness rather than an actual lack, but a family interested in specific elective or enrichment opportunities would want to ask the school directly.
Housing in Maize is priced above the Kansas average, consistent with a growing suburb where home values have risen as the city adds population. Rents are somewhat more modest relative to incomes. The area's major employers include manufacturing firms and the school district itself, and the city continues to expand its water and sewer infrastructure to accommodate new residents.
For a parent or resident, Maize Intermediate School sits in a district that has intentionally invested in new facilities to handle growth. The school is physically new, the community is expanding, and the intermediate configuration gives children a dedicated two-year transition between elementary and middle school. Test results, while not at the top of the county, are within a range that many families would consider adequate. Those who place a high priority on strong academic metrics may want to look into the school's specific practices and how the district's strategic plan aims to lift student learning. The mix of a growing suburb, new buildings, and a clear district direction gives this school a stable foundation worth weighing against its current performance data.
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