Talmadge Middle School

www.central.k12.or.us/

740 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Talmadge Middle School is located in Independence, Oregon, and serves as a key educational institution within the Central School District 13J. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and character development for students in the middle grade levels. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while supporting their social and emotional growth during these formative years.

As part of the Central School District, Talmadge Middle School emphasizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school leverages the resources of the district to provide various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet diverse learning needs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website provides a central hub for communication and administrative updates.

740

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talmadge Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	338
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
352 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
338 (45.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central SD 13J
Phone:	(503)606-2252
Website:	http://www.central.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	677
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 233

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 253