Columbia Junior High School vs Curtis Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Washington, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Junior High School
Tacoma · Public other · Grades 8–9
619 students
Curtis Junior High
University Place · Public other · Grades 8–9
904 students
| Measure | Columbia Junior High School Tacoma, Washington | Curtis Junior High University Place, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 619 | 904 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 904 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 65% |
| city | Tacoma | University Place |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtis Junior High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •Curtis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •Curtis Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 56.7%).
- •Columbia Junior High School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •Curtis Junior High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 619.
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 Columbia Junior High School better than Curtis Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbia Junior High School and Curtis Junior High?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and University Place in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Junior High School: 619. Curtis Junior High: 904. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Junior High School and Curtis Junior High rank in Washington?
Columbia Junior High School is unranked and Curtis Junior High is unranked among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).