Curtis Junior High vs Sunset Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Junior High
University Place · Public other · Grades 8–9
904 students
Sunset Primary
University Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
548 students
| Measure | Curtis Junior High University Place, Washington | Sunset Primary University Place, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #301 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #10912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 904 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | University Place | University Place |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Primary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Curtis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Sunset Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 39.4%).
- •Sunset Primary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.6).
- •Curtis Junior High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 548.
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 Junior High better than Sunset Primary?
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 Curtis Junior High and Sunset Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between University Place and University Place in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Junior High: 904. Sunset Primary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Junior High and Sunset Primary rank in Washington?
Curtis Junior High is unranked and Sunset Primary is 301st of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).