Curtis Junior High School

Curtis Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 8-9
3725 Grandview Dr W,  University Place, WA
University Place School District
2.8
3.2
891 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Chamberlin
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.75

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
58.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
46.8%
White
44.3%
Hispanic
16.5%
Two or more races
16.4%
Black
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
12/3/2024
From my school, the best things that happen are the variety of sports and the coaches. But the worst part is the lunches.
5.0 Parent
10/11/2021
I have found the teachers and administrators at CJH go above and beyond to support their students and families. I did my research about schools in our area and CJH is the best public school in the south sound. The teachers respond to email quickly and really know their students. I have had no issues with CJH and my son is very happy attending school there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/15/2025
Daughter loved the school! We loved the teachers and the great facilities.
1.0 parent
2/28/2023
Teacher/counselors that are coaches seem to only be at the school to coach. They never return emails, update grades, and you can tell that their main priority is not teaching. The other teachers seem just fine, but know that if your child gets placed with a "coach" they will not get thr education th...
1.0 parent
2/1/2022
Literally the teachers could care less about about the students here! Teachers will literally watch while your child gets punched in the face and do absolutely nothing about it. Literally! A male student punched my Daughter in the face while two teachers watched and said and did nothing. What a joke...
1.0 parent
10/7/2021
We moved to University Place School District for the schools. What a mistake!!! We should have stayed in Tacoma. The Administration is a joke! The learning is mediocre. My child got very little out of his education and was bullied and harassed and the school would do nothing to protect my child. We...

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Curtis Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 8-9 in University Place, WA, in the University Place neighborhood, and is served by the University Place School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 891 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Curtis Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.75. The average home value in this area is $726,468. Discover additional schools in the area, like Curtis Senior High School, Charles Wright Academy, Narrows View Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what University Place has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Curtis Junior High School.

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