WALTER & LOIS CURTIS MIDDLE

www.allenisd.org/o/cms

1,323 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Walter & Lois Curtis Middle School is a prominent campus located in Allen, Texas, operating under the highly regarded Allen Independent School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The campus emphasizes a "middle school concept" designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents by balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for extracurricular growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the Allen community and mirrors the district’s dedication to providing a wide array of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student clubs. With a philosophy centered on empowering students to reach their full potential, Curtis Middle School encourages active parent involvement and strong communication between educators and families. By maintaining high standards and a focus on community building, the school prepares its students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

1,323

Total Students

73.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTER & LOIS CURTIS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	472
Hispanic	198
Black	162
Asian	398
Two or More	83
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
472 (35.7%)
Asian
398 (30.1%)
Hispanic
198 (15.0%)
Black
162 (12.2%)
Two or More
83 (6.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALLEN ISD
Phone:	(972)727-0340
Website:	http://www.allenisd.org/o/cms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 7 676

Grade 8 647