Talmadge Middle School
Independence, OR · Central SD 13J · Grades 6-8
167th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Talmadge Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Talmadge Middle School 167th of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Talmadge Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 652 students tested
Talmadge Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 732 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 47.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 44.1% | 45.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 4.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Talmadge Middle School
Typical home value $432K in zip 97351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Talmadge Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6LaCreole Middle SchoolDallas SD 2 · 6.4 mi away87th of 208
ELA 47% · Math 25% - 5Crossler Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 7.3 mi away112th of 208
ELA 37% · Math 28% - 8Judson Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 8.4 mi away55th of 208
ELA 51% · Math 32% - 4Leslie Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 9.7 mi away132nd of 208
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 7Walker Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 9.8 mi away63rd of 208
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 8Straub Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 9.9 mi away52nd of 208
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 10Howard Street CharterSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 10.7 mi away · charter13th of 208
ELA 68% · Math 51% - 3Parrish Middle SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 11.1 mi away165th of 208
ELA 31% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Talmadge Middle School in?
Talmadge Middle School is part of the Central SD 13J district in Independence, Oregon.
Is Talmadge Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Talmadge Middle School 167th of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Talmadge Middle School?
White 47%, Hispanic 46%, Two or more races 5%, American Indian 1% (732 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Talmadge Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97351 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.