Talmadge Middle School
Independence, OR · Central SD 13J
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, fringe
167th of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
51 16th Street, Independence, OR 97351
(503)606-2252NCES ID 410284001057Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 652 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 732 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 47.0% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.2% | 45.5% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 97351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.