Curtis Middle School
Curtis Middle School serves 877 students in grades 6-8.
Curtis Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curtis Middle School's student population of 877 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
877 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Curtis Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Curtis Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1231 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
33%
7%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Curtis Middle School often compared to?
Curtis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson 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 28% KS state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Curtis Middle School?
877 students attend Curtis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Curtis Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curtis Middle School?
Curtis Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curtis Middle School offer ?
Curtis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Curtis Middle School part of?
Curtis Middle School is part of Wichita School District.
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