Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Talmadge 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 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Talmadge Middle School's student population of 740 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talmadge 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 Talmadge Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
46%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talmadge Middle School's ranking?
Talmadge Middle School is ranked #1007 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Talmadge Middle School often compared to?
Talmadge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lacreole Middle School, Luckiamute Valley Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Talmadge Middle School?
740 students attend Talmadge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Talmadge Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talmadge Middle School offer ?
Talmadge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Talmadge Middle School part of?
Talmadge Middle School is part of Central SD 13j School District.
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