What Maize USD 266 does

Maize USD 266 is a unified public K-12 school district headquartered in Maize, Kansas (Sedgwick County, Wichita metropolitan area), established in 1965 and serving students from birth through 12th grade across 14 schools. The portfolio includes the Maize Early Childhood Center, five elementary schools (K-4), two intermediate schools (grades 5-6), two middle schools (grades 7-8), two high schools (Maize and Maize South), plus specialty programs: Complete High School Maize (alternative high school), Maize Career Academy (career/technical education), Maize Virtual Preparatory School (K-12 online), and Hope Learning Center (special education). The district operates as a political subdivision of the State of Kansas, governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education under oversight of the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), with Dr. Raquel Greer serving as Superintendent since July 1, 2022.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public school district: free K-12 education funded primarily through a local property tax mill levy (revenue-neutral rate budgeting), state aid via KSDE (including special education funding), federal grants, one-time bond proceeds (a $213 million proposal is pending March 2, 2027 voter approval after unanimous board approval on June 8, 2026), and private donations channeled through the Maize Education Foundation. Optional paid services for families include before/after school care, optional student accident insurance, reduced-price meals, and community facility rentals. GTM/engagement is community-led: enrollment is open to district residents plus non-resident flexible enrollment, supported by stakeholder advisory groups, Superintendent Student/Teacher Advisory Teams, a District Site Council, monthly e-newsletters, public board meetings, and multilingual digital channels. The district is one of the fastest-growing in the United States and runs the Maize Special Education Cooperative as a jointly controlled program with neighboring Renwick USD 267.

Technology infrastructure is a conventional K-12 SaaS stack: Finalsite (website CMS) with Weglot-powered multilingual support across 20+ languages; Skyward for student information and Family Access; Nutrislice for food-service menus; ClassLink for student single sign-on and homework portal; Parchment for transcript ordering; Juicer for social aggregation; Red Rover K12 for HR/recruiting; and School Site Locator for boundary mapping. The district is FERPA-compliant. Strategic direction is anchored by the Lead Forward Strategic Plan (approved August 2023) targeting 2028 outcomes in graduation rate (95.2% to 96%), reading proficiency (73% to 80%), math proficiency (77% to 85%), and post-secondary success (69.6% to 72.1%).

Name

Maize USD 266

Legal name

Maize Unified School District 266

Website

https://usd266.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Maize USD 266 is a public K-12 unified school district in Maize, Kansas serving students from birth through grade 12 across 14 schools, including elementary, intermediate, middle, high schools, plus career academy, virtual, and special education programs, funded primarily by local property taxes and Kansas state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• Early childhood education
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maize

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district is funded primarily through local property taxes, with a revenue neutral rate budget process. The mill levy funds operations, capital projects, and debt service.
2. State Education Funding: Kansas state funding through the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), including state aid for special education services provided through the Maize Special Education Cooperative.
3. Bond Funding: Proposed 2027 bond issue of $213 million for school safety enhancements, facility expansion, and career/technical education opportunities, subject to voter approval in March 2027.
4. Maize Education Foundation Support: Private donations and fundraising through the Maize Education Foundation, including annual golf fundraiser and Student Enrichment Grants for student programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Maize USD 266 is a public K-12 school district delivering free education to district residents from birth through grade 12 across 14 schools, including early childhood, elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school programs. The district also offers specialty programs such as alternative education, career and technical education, virtual K-12 schooling, and special education, supported by food service, transportation, health, and mental health services.

Product overview

Maize USD 266 is a public school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational portfolio. The district operates as a unified system providing early childhood education, elementary (K-4), intermediate (5-6), middle (7-8), and high school (9-12) programs across multiple campuses. Specialized offerings include Complete High School Maize (alternative education), Maize Career Academy (career/technical education), Maize Virtual Preparatory School (online K-12), and Hope Learning Center (special education). The district also maintains the Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center as a shared facility. Support services include food service, transportation, health services, and special education cooperative programs serving approximately 2,109 constituents (staff and students).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maize High School (Eagles): High school serving grades 9-12 with mascot Eagles (red and black)
• Maize South High School (Mavericks)
• Maize Middle School (Eagles)
• Maize South Middle School (Mavericks)
• Maize Career Academy
• Complete High School Maize
• Maize Virtual Preparatory School
• Hope Learning Center
• Maize Education Foundation
• Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center
• Maize Pulse Newsletter
• Super Note Newsletter

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (Birth - 4 Years)
• Elementary Education (K-4th Grade)
• Intermediate Education (Grades 5-6)
• Middle School Education (Grades 7-8)
• High School Education (Grades 9-12)
• Complete High School Maize
• Hope Learning Center
• Maize Career Academy
• Maize Virtual Preparatory School
• Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center
• Special Education Cooperative
• Food Service Program
• Transportation Services
• Health and Safety Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduation rate increased from 95.2% with target of 96% by 2028
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of MaizecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong municipal partnership with the City of Maize for community events, summer concert series at Clair Donnelly Amphitheater, and coordinated planning for growth. The city is ranked among fastest-growing in the country.
• Maize Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate foundation supporting district students through Student Enrichment Grants, annual golf fundraiser, and direct support for innovative programs. The foundation awards grants to enhance educational experiences.
• Maize Recreation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for community recreation programs and use of Maize Performing Arts and Aquatics Center. Collaborates on community events including summer music theater performances.
• Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE)coreOthersState education agency overseeing district accreditation, funding, and compliance with Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) requirements.
• Kansas State Board of EducationcoreOthersState board overseeing school bond approvals and education policy. Bond proposal requires state board consideration before voter approval.
• Renwick USD 267coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner district in the Maize Special Education Cooperative, sharing special education services and governed by a Council of Superintendents.
• Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partnership for School Resource Officer basic training program. District hosted safety training session for officers from 16 law enforcement agencies across Kansas.
• United States Deputy Sheriff's AssociationminorOthersProvides training staff for school safety training sessions conducted at Maize USD 266 facilities.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the district's official website with multilingual support for over 20 languages.
• Boys and Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for youth development programs and services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wichita USD 259: The largest school district in the Wichita metro and Maize's primary geographic peer. Both serve the same Sedgwick County labor market and compete for students through open enrollment and charter alternatives.
• Renwick USD 267: Direct partner in the Maize Special Education Cooperative, sharing special education services under a Council of Superintendents. Closest operational peer given the joint governance model.
• Blue Valley USD 229: Large Johnson County district with similar comprehensive K-12 portfolio, strong community partnerships, and active use of strategic planning frameworks for academic outcomes.
• Derby USD 260: Sedgwick County neighbor to Maize with comparable suburban enrollment trajectory and competition for open-enrollment students from overlapping boundary areas.
• Shawnee Mission USD 512: Large Kansas district operating a comparable multi-school PK-12 model with similar property-tax and state-aid revenue mix and similar bond-driven capital planning cycles.
• Haysville USD 261: South-central Sedgwick County peer district serving a comparable suburban population with similar state-aid and property-tax funding dynamics.
• Valley Center USD 262: Northern Sedgwick County district with comparable K-12 structure; competes for open enrollment and shares similar demographic and funding characteristics with Maize.
• Goddard USD 265: Adjacent western Sedgwick County district serving a similar suburban corridor; competes directly for new residential development and open-enrollment students on Maize's western edge.
• Andover USD 385: Adjacent fast-growing Wichita-area district with similar suburban growth profile and demographic mix. Comparable in scale and bond-funded facility expansion strategy.
• Olathe USD 233: One of the largest Kansas districts (Johnson County), comparable in operating scale, comprehensive PK-12 programming, and use of bond financing for facility modernization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maize266
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSTtwWlBNjR4mQcMJ6OPwlg
• Facebookfacebook.com/maizeusd266

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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