Serving 716 students in grades 6-8, Talmadge 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 12% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Talmadge Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Independence, OR, covering approximately 152.3 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talmadge Middle School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Talmadge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talmadge Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
47%
26%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talmadge Middle School's ranking?
Talmadge Middle School is ranked #1009 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Talmadge Middle School often compared to?
Talmadge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luckiamute Valley Charter School, Lacreole Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Talmadge Middle School?
716 students attend Talmadge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Talmadge Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talmadge Middle School offer ?
Talmadge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Talmadge Middle School part of?
Talmadge Middle School is part of Central SD 13j School District.
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