Hauton B Lee Middle School vs Talmadge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hauton B Lee Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
Talmadge Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Hauton B Lee Middle School Portland, Oregon | Talmadge Middle School Independence, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 208 | #190 of 208 |
| National rank | #15033 of 15,369 | #13702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 718 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 23% |
| city | Portland | Independence |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talmadge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 10.7).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 101.3%).
- •Hauton B Lee Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Hauton B Lee Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 716.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hauton B Lee Middle School better than Talmadge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Talmadge Middle School ranks higher (20.5 vs 10.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hauton B Lee Middle School and Talmadge Middle School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Portland and Independence in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hauton B Lee Middle School: 718. Talmadge Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hauton B Lee Middle School and Talmadge Middle School rank in Oregon?
Hauton B Lee Middle School is 207th of 208 and Talmadge Middle School is 190th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).