Middle Schools in Central School District 13J

Central School District 13J in Oregon has only one middle school, Talmadge Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The data shows that Talmadge Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Oregon middle schools, with performance on state assessments below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Talmadge Middle School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.76%), indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school also has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 18.7 compared to the state average. Despite the district spending $17,156 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need to examine how funds are being utilized to support student learning.

The data suggests that Talmadge Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic performance gaps, potentially including teacher professional development, curriculum and instructional improvements, and additional resources for students from low-income backgrounds. Addressing these challenges could help improve the educational outcomes for students at Talmadge Middle School and better support their success.