Enrollment
716
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, OR
Talmadge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Talmadge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 410284001057
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talmadge Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Talmadge Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talmadge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, OR.
School address
District: Central Sd 13j · Oregon
NCES ID 410284001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talmadge Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talmadge Middle School
Talmadge Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Independence, Oregon, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 148 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 174 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 716 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students) and Monmouth Elementary School (468 students) alongside Talmadge Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Talmadge Middle School compares
Talmadge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 45.0%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Talmadge Middle School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Sd 13j, which includes Talmadge Middle School.
$15,250
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.7%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Talmadge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ash Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talmadge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Talmadge Middle School
How many students attend Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talmadge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talmadge Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talmadge Middle School?
64.2% of students at Talmadge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talmadge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Talmadge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Independence, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Talmadge Middle School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Talmadge Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Talmadge Middle School a good school?
Talmadge Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Central Sd 13j?
Besides Talmadge Middle School, Central Sd 13j also operates Central High School (1,008 students), Monmouth Elementary School (468 students), and Ash Creek Elementary School (433 students). See the Central Sd 13j district page for the complete list.
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