Serving 740 students in grades 6-8, Talmadge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Talmadge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talmadge Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Talmadge Middle School?
740 students attend Talmadge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Talmadge Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talmadge Middle School?
Talmadge Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Talmadge Middle School offer ?
Talmadge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Talmadge Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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