Very Good
#826 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 37% in state
Curtis Junior High
School · University Place School District · University Place, WA
An University Place School District school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3725 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466
- Math 41% vs WA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Curtis Junior High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Curtis Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,165/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (University Place), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,598
Median home value
$564,400
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Wainwright Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–8 | 2.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Place School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Curtis Junior High is listed in University Place School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Curtis Junior High
Curtis Junior High is a public school in University Place, WA, part of University Place School District, serving approximately 891 students in grades 8th-9th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Curtis Junior High
What grades does Curtis Junior High serve?
Curtis Junior High serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Curtis Junior High?
Curtis Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Junior High is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Curtis Junior High rank in WA?
Curtis Junior High ranks #826 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Curtis Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Curtis Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Curtis Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Curtis Junior High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Curtis Junior High a charter school?
No, Curtis Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Curtis Junior High a Title I school?
No, Curtis Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Curtis Junior High?
42.8% of students at Curtis Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 891
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (253) 566-5670
- Area population (ZIP 98466)
- 30,622
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98466; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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