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Best 97351 Oregon Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 732 students in 97351, OR.

The top ranked public middle school in 97351, OR is Talmadge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 97351 have an score of 12% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97351, OR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97351, OR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Talmadge Middle School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
:

Bottom 50%

51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252

Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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97351, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Henry Hill Elementary School (Closed 2014)

750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828

Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Poyama Land (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431

Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97351, OR?

The top ranked public middle schools in 97351, OR include Talmadge Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 97351?

1 public middle schools are located in 97351.

What is the racial composition of students in 97351?

97351 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).