W E Pete Ford Middle vs Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
W E Pete Ford Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,323 students
| Measure | W E Pete Ford Middle Allen, Texas | Walter & Lois Curtis Middle Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #41 of 1,684 | #78 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #690 of 15,369 | #1023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 702 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W E Pete Ford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 83.1).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 26.2%).
- •W E Pete Ford Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 702.
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 W E Pete Ford Middle better than Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), W E Pete Ford Middle ranks higher (85.6 vs 83.1 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 W E Pete Ford Middle and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
W E Pete Ford Middle: 702. Walter & Lois Curtis Middle: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do W E Pete Ford Middle and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle rank in Texas?
W E Pete Ford Middle is 41st of 1,684 and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is 78th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).