Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Talent Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talent Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Talent Middle School's student population of 482 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Talent Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talent Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
43%
26%

Black
1%
3%

White
47%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
7%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talent Middle School's ranking?
Talent Middle School is ranked #1085 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Talent Middle School often compared to?
Talent Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hedrick Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Talent Middle School?
482 students attend Talent Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Talent Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talent Middle School?
Talent Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talent Middle School offer ?
Talent Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Talent Middle School part of?
Talent Middle School is part of Phoenix-Talent SD 4 School District.
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