Talmadge Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Oregon 97351 · Central SD 13J
#190 of 208 middle schools in Oregon
#13702 of 15,369 nationally
About Talmadge Middle School
Talmadge Middle School is a public middle school located in Independence, in the Central SD 13J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 716 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 190th of 208 ranked middle schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (32th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 716.
There are 3 schools in Independence; Talmadge Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Talmadge Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Talmadge Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,008 students · 336 m away
Ash Creek Elementary School
Monmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 757 m away
Monmouth Elementary School
Monmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 1.1 km away
Independence Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students · 1.7 km away
Whitworth Elementary School
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
367 students · 9.8 km away
Dallas High School
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
948 students · 10 km away
LaCreole Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 10 km away
Sprague High School
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,712 students · 11 km away
Schirle Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 11 km away
Dallas Community Charter
Dallas · Charter other · Grades K–12
251 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
Jackson Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
Linus Pauling Middle School
Corvallis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
Armand Larive Middle School
Hermiston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
Reynolds Middle School
Fairview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
Evergreen Jr High School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
728 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Talmadge Middle School a good school?
Talmadge Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 20.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #190 of 208 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Talmadge Middle School rank in Oregon?
Talmadge Middle School ranks #190 of 208 middle schools in Oregon and #13702 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School had 716 students in 2025.
Is Talmadge Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Talmadge Middle School is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Talmadge Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Talmadge Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.