Curtis Middle School vs Griffith Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
Griffith Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Curtis Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Griffith Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 205 | #581 of 686 |
| National rank | #14470 of 15,369 | #40767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 846 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 28% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffith Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 15.7).
- •Griffith Elem does better on math proficiency (28% vs 11%).
- •Griffith Elem does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Griffith Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 92.3%).
- •Griffith Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Curtis Middle School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Curtis Middle School better than Griffith Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Griffith Elem ranks higher (26.4 vs 15.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Curtis Middle School and Griffith Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Middle School: 846. Griffith Elem: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Middle School and Griffith Elem rank in Kansas?
Curtis Middle School is 191st of 205 and Griffith Elem is 581st of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).