- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Talmadge Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 410284001057 · Independence, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 18.4:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,008 students)
Talmadge Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Talmadge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,008 students
- This school
Talmadge Middle School
716 students
- Monmouth Eleme
Monmouth Elementary School
468 students
- Ash Creek Elem
Ash Creek Elementary School
433 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Talmadge Middle School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talmadge Middle School compares
Talmadge Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,921
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Central Sd 13j reports $16,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.