Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Curtis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Curtis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Curtis Middle School's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Curtis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curtis Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1268 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
30%
7%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curtis Middle School's ranking?
Curtis Middle School is ranked #1268 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Curtis Middle School often compared to?
Curtis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Middle School, Hamilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Curtis Middle School?
774 students attend Curtis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Curtis Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Middle School?
Curtis Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtis Middle School offer ?
Curtis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Curtis Middle School part of?
Curtis Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
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