Curtis Junior High
University Place, WA · University Place School District
Regular public school · Grades 8-9 · Suburb, large
5th of 139 Washington schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
3725 Grandview Drive West, University Place, WA 98466
(253)566-5670NCES ID 530918001548Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 471 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.6% | 44.9% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 16.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.0% | 16.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 11.4% | 11.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 10.0% | 9.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $638K in zip 98466 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Curtis Junior High
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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.