Serving 1,323 students in grades 7-8, Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School serves the northern part of Allen, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and an average distance of 3 miles from the school's edge to the zone's boundary, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School's student population of 1,323 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School's ranking?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School is ranked #376 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School often compared to?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ereckson Middle School, Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School?
1,323 students attend Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School offer ?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School part of?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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