For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 716 students in Independence, OR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Independence, OR is Talmadge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Independence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
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
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 Independence, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OR include Talmadge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
1 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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