Curtis Junior High
University Place, WA · University Place School District · Grades 8-9
5th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Curtis Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Curtis Junior High 5th of 139 Washington schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Curtis Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 471 students tested
Curtis Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 44.9% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 16.3% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.4% | 16.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.0% | 11.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 9.3% | 9.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Curtis Junior High
Typical home value $638K in zip 98466 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Curtis Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2FirwoodClover Park School District · 2.9 mi away121st of 139
ELA 11% · Math 11% - –Special Education Services/relifeClover Park School District · 4.7 mi away
- 1Gravelly Lake K-12 AcademyClover Park School District · 5.1 mi away127th of 139
ELA 18% · Math 3% - –Special ServicesTacoma School District · 5.5 mi away
- 9Columbia Junior High SchoolFife School District · 9.3 mi away25th of 139
ELA 46% · Math 29% - 4Support SchoolFederal Way School District · 12.1 mi away96th of 139
ELA 17% · Math 17% - 3Puyallup Online Academy/POAPuyallup School District · 12.3 mi away102nd of 139
ELA 23% · Math 8% - 6Internet AcademyFederal Way School District · 13.6 mi away68th of 139
ELA 32% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Curtis Junior High in?
Curtis Junior High is part of the University Place School District district in University Place, Washington.
Is Curtis Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Curtis Junior High 5th of 139 Washington schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Curtis Junior High?
White 45%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 16%, Black 11% (891 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Curtis Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98466 is $638K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.