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Public middle school · Central SD 13J

Talmadge Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Independence, OR · NCES 410284001057

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

716

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

38

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.8:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Oregon middle enrollment

83th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

468

Talmadge Middle School: 716 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61th percentile

18.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Talmadge Middle School

Talmadge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Independence. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Central SD 13J. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 middle schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 477 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, close to the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.5%) and White (45%). English learners represent 17.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Talmadge Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
17.2%
Students with disabilities
12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
94.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White45%
  • Hispanic46.5%
  • Black0.4%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
  • Multiracial5.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Central SD 13J

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Monmouth Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

468 reported students

Ash Creek Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

433 reported students

Independence Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

425 reported students

Central High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,008 reported students

View all 5 district schools →