Serving 891 students in grades 8-9, Curtis Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 891 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Curtis Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Junior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Curtis Junior High School is ranked #734 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Curtis Junior High School?
891 students attend Curtis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Curtis Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Junior High School?
Curtis Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Curtis Junior High School offer ?
Curtis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Curtis Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-9
Enrollment: 891 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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