At a glance
Reported students
904
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
593.5
Curtis Junior High: 904 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 891
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.1:1
What the reported data says about Curtis Junior High
Curtis Junior High is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in University Place. It is one of 8 current school records connected to University Place School District. NCES reports 904 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, close to the Washington median of 23.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Curtis Junior High
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.72
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic17%
- Black10.8%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial15%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in University Place School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Narrows View Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–07
692 reported students
Drum Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–07
639 reported students
Sunset Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
548 reported students
University Place Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
522 reported students
Evergreen Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
516 reported students
Chambers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
493 reported students
Public schools near Curtis Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The School at Pearl Youth Residence Other · Tacoma School District | 04–12 | 21 | 2.7 mi |
| Firwood Other · Clover Park School District | KG–12 | 45 | 2.9 mi |
| Hoyt Early Learning Center Other · Tacoma School District | PK–PK | 0 | 4.7 mi |
| Special Education Services/relife Other · Clover Park School District | PK–12 | 4 | 4.7 mi |
| Clover Park Early Learning Program Other · Clover Park School District | PK–PK | 213 | 5 mi |
| Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy Other · Clover Park School District | KG–12 | 162 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Junior High
What grades does Curtis Junior High serve?
Curtis Junior High reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in University Place School District.
How many students attend Curtis Junior High?
Curtis Junior High reported 904 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 891 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Curtis Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 904 students and 40.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Curtis Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Curtis Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on University Place School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Curtis Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Curtis Junior High in?
Curtis Junior High is part of University Place School District, based in University Place, WA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Curtis Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The School at Pearl Youth Residence (2.7 mi), Firwood (2.9 mi), Hoyt Early Learning Center (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.