Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Talent Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talent Middle School's student population of 476 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talent Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talent Middle School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
50%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent Middle School's ranking?
Talent Middle School is ranked #699 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Talent Middle School often compared to?
Talent Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hedrick Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Talent Middle School?
476 students attend Talent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Talent Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talent Middle School?
Talent Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talent Middle School offer ?
Talent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Talent Middle School part of?
Talent Middle School is part of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District.
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