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Mize Elementary School vs. Clear Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Mize Elementary School or Clear Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mize Elementary School
7301 Mize Road
Lenexa, KS 66227
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Clear Creek Elementary School
5815 Monticello Rd
Shawnee, KS 66226
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Mize Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Clear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mize Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
453 students
503 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mize Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mize Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clear Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mize Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mize Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the De Soto School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the De Soto School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
#41 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mize Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clear Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in KS)
62%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mize Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 5% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mize Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 1% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mize Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mize Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clear Creek Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
67
Grade 1 Students
67
65
Grade 2 Students
72
98
Grade 3 Students
83
80
Grade 4 Students
82
96
Grade 5 Students
82
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
85%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mize Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mize Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mize Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mize Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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