Curtis Middle School

www.usd259.org

828 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Curtis Middle School, located at 1031 S. Edgemoor in Wichita, Kansas, is a key component of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a middle school, it plays a critical role in the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on providing students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future academic success.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 259, which emphasizes preparing students to be successful, contributing members of society. By utilizing the resources of the Wichita district, Curtis Middle School offers a range of educational opportunities, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in specific curricula, district policies, or school-level updates, the official USD 259 website remains the primary hub for information and school engagement.

828

Total Students

65.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curtis Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	278
Black	270
Asian	74
Two or More	56
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
278 (33.6 %)
Black
270 (32.6 %)
White
135 (16.3 %)
Asian
74 (8.9 %)
Two or More
56 (6.8 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wichita
Phone:	(316)973-7350
Website:	http://www.usd259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	716
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 280

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Curtis Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	280
Grade 7	270
Grade 8	278

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Curtis Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	399	48.2%
Male	429	51.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th