Independence Elementary School vs Talmadge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Talmadge Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Independence, Oregon | Talmadge Middle School Independence, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 678 | #190 of 208 |
| National rank | #49931 of 50,301 | #13702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talmadge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 7.7).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 21%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 94.6%).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.4).
- •Talmadge Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 425.
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 Independence Elementary School better than Talmadge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Talmadge Middle School ranks higher (20.5 vs 7.7 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 Independence Elementary School and Talmadge Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 425. Talmadge Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Talmadge Middle School rank in Oregon?
Independence Elementary School is 678th of 678 and Talmadge Middle School is 190th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).