Curtis Junior High vs University Place 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
University Place Primary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
522 students
| Measure | Curtis Junior High University Place, Washington | University Place Primary University Pla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #215 of 1,154 |
| National rank | – | #7484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 904 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| city | University Place | University Pla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Place Primary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Curtis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Curtis Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 41%).
- •University Place Primary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.6).
- •Curtis Junior High is the larger school with 904 students compared with 522.
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 University Place 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 University Place Primary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between University Place and University Pla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Junior High: 904. University Place Primary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Junior High and University Place Primary rank in Washington?
Curtis Junior High is unranked and University Place Primary is 215th of 1,154 among other schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).