Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, OR (2026)

Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 732 students in Independence, OR.

The top-ranked public middle school in Independence, OR is Talmadge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, OR public middle school have an score of 12% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Talmadge Middle School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
:

Bottom 50%

51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252

Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

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Independence, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Henry Hill Elementary School (Closed 2014)

750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828

Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Poyama Land (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431

Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OR?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, OR include Talmadge Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Independence?

1 public middle schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).