Curtis Senior High vs University Place Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students
University Place Primary
University Pla · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
522 students
| Measure | Curtis Senior High University Place, Washington | University Place Primary University Pla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 333 | #215 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3927 of 16,910 | #7484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,321 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| city | University Place | University Pla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Place Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 67.5).
- •University Place Primary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Curtis Senior High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Curtis Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 41%).
- •University Place Primary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 24.9).
- •Curtis Senior High is the larger school with 1,321 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 Senior High better than University Place Primary?
On the Success Index (US), University Place Primary ranks higher (75.8 vs 67.5 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 Senior High and University Place Primary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between University Place and University Pla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Senior High: 1,321. University Place Primary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Senior High and University Place Primary rank in Washington?
Curtis Senior High is 68th of 333 and University Place Primary is 215th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).