LaCreole Middle School vs Talmadge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LaCreole Middle School
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
Talmadge Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | LaCreole Middle School Dallas, Oregon | Talmadge Middle School Independence, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 208 | #190 of 208 |
| National rank | #11048 of 15,369 | #13702 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 569 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| city | Dallas | Independence |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LaCreole Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 20.5).
- •LaCreole Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •LaCreole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •LaCreole Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 94.6%).
- •Talmadge Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Talmadge Middle School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 569.
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 LaCreole Middle School better than Talmadge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), LaCreole Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 20.5 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 LaCreole Middle School and Talmadge Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Independence in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LaCreole Middle School: 569. Talmadge Middle School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LaCreole Middle School and Talmadge Middle School rank in Oregon?
LaCreole Middle School is 132nd of 208 and Talmadge Middle School is 190th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).