Talent Middle School

Summary:

Talent Middle School is a public middle school in Talent, Oregon, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 473 students. The school is part of the Phoenix-Talent School District 4, which is ranked 114 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Talent Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Talent Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its local district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 6th graders, 15% of 7th graders, and 27.9% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.7%, 43.2%, and 40.6%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 13.4% to 15.6% across the grade levels, well below the state averages. Talent Middle School also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with the school's rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and white students all in the bottom third of Oregon middle schools.

When comparing Talent Middle School to the nearby middle schools, such as Eagle Point Middle School, Hedrick Middle School, and The Valley School of Southern Oregon, it becomes clear that Talent Middle School is underperforming its peers across all academic measures. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at Talent Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 102 Christian Ave
       Talent, OR  97540


(541) 535-1552

District: Phoenix-Talent School District 4

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,643 Help


Students who attend Talent Middle School usually attend:

High:    Phoenix High School

Feeder schools for Talent Middle School:

Elementary:    Orchard Hill Elementary School
    Phoenix Elementary School
    Talent Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
40.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Talent Middle School ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.13. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Hispanic (40.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talent Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talent Middle School is $21,643.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Talent Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Talent Middle School 333rd of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Talent Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Phoenix-Talent School District 4:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix-Talent School District 4 114th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Talent Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.93 187th 270 30.7%
2005 28.43 211th 271 22.1%
2006 35.68 205th 285 28.1%
2007 25.09 250th 295 15.3%
2008 31.52 251st 315 20.3%
2009 26.57 265th 323 18.0%
2010 37.51 236th 343 31.2%
2011 44.21 221st 357 38.1%
2012 39.02 280th 395 29.1%
2013 36.24 268th 377 28.9%
2014 28.46 295th 382 22.8%
2015 39.41 246th 381 35.4%
2016 25.96 306th 383 20.1%
2017 18.09 331st 382 13.4%
2018 22.51 319th 384 16.9%
2019 17.13 332nd 379 12.4%
2022 15.89 325th 367 11.4%
2023 21.09 312th 380 17.9%
2024 16.13 333rd 371 10.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 126th 137 8.0%
2019 11.43 110th 115 4.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.68 144th 206 30.1%
2019 16.16 156th 156 0.0%
2023 37.16 84th 150 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 268th 325 17.5%
2019 30.77 205th 282 27.3%
2022 15.87 322nd 364 11.5%
2023 33.24 210th 312 32.7%
2024 24.37 204th 244 16.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.12 5th 23 78.3%
2024 52.14 12th 26 53.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.60 9th 14 35.7%
2023 40.37 10th 14 28.6%
2024 46.18 8th 21 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.96 305th 342 10.8%
2019 22.15 233rd 277 15.9%
2022 16.67 282nd 310 9.0%
2023 22.47 266th 323 17.6%
2024 16.47 281st 313 10.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 276th 341 19.1%
2019 20.91 252nd 291 13.4%
2022 18.24 273rd 312 12.5%
2023 21.20 270th 318 15.1%
2024 16.45 292nd 323 9.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 193rd 210 8.1%
2019 25.68 157th 191 17.8%
2022 20.35 178th 194 8.2%
2023 33.47 137th 201 31.8%
2024 22.57 167th 196 14.8%
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Rank History for White students at Talent Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 260th 357 27.2%
2019 18.93 300th 344 12.8%
2022 20.46 303rd 355 14.6%
2023 27.61 274th 360 23.9%
2024 19.77 292nd 349 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Talent Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 1 3 16 6 n/a n/a 0 339
1989 305 1 5 26 6 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 299 0 5 20 6 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 480 4 5 45 15 n/a n/a 0 549
1992 495 6 7 46 17 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 486 5 4 42 11 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 507 2 3 47 11 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 546 4 4 59 18 n/a n/a 0 631
1996 546 4 4 59 18 n/a n/a 0 631
1997 553 4 10 65 16 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 542 7 9 84 13 n/a n/a 0 655
1999 532 5 11 91 19 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 527 7 9 95 11 n/a n/a 0 649
2001 510 8 7 113 16 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 488 11 10 142 14 n/a n/a 13 678
2003 488 11 10 142 14 n/a n/a 13 678
2004 486 14 13 150 16 n/a n/a 11 690
2005 567 12 12 133 3 n/a n/a 15 742
2006 455 16 12 134 4 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 427 6 14 145 6 n/a n/a 39 637
2008 381 11 10 163 5 n/a n/a 54 624
2009 370 16 7 177 7 n/a n/a 40 617
2010 368 10 9 183 2 n/a n/a 30 602
2011 392 3 6 118 54 3 36 0 612
2012 365 1 7 129 59 4 30 0 595
2013 337 2 5 206 10 3 20 0 583
2014 338 3 4 206 8 2 29 0 590
2015 327 3 0 211 6 2 20 0 569
2016 307 3 2 206 3 5 24 0 550
2017 281 4 3 218 10 6 29 0 551
2018 293 8 5 200 10 8 29 0 553
2019 299 4 4 234 4 2 46 0 593
2020 311 4 3 208 2 2 35 0 565
2021 295 6 2 208 2 2 29 1 545
2022 237 3 1 201 3 2 26 3 476
2023 239 4 1 191 3 2 28 5 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Talent Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.6 16.4 28.9
1989 343 20.3 16.8 22.4
1990 330 20.7 15.9 32.4
1991 549 28.0 19.6 26.4
1992 571 29.5 19.3 26.8
1993 548 32.5 16.9 28.1
1994 570 31.3 18.2 35.1
1995 631 23.7 26.6 25.7
1996 631 23.7 26.6 25.7
1997 648 33.0 19.6 28.2
1998 655 35.2 18.6 29.8
1999 658 37.7 17.5 34
2000 649 37.3 17.4 32.5
2001 654 36.3 18.0 44.5
2002 678 34.3 19.8 54.4
2003 678 34.3 19.8 54.4
2004 690 34.8 19.8 57.4
2005 742 35.4 21.0 68.2
2006 621 37.0 16.8 56.7
2007 637 35.8 17.8 56
2008 624 35.0 17.8 61.8
2009 617 36.0 17.1 68.3
2010 602 28.0 21.5 65.9
2011 612 26.0 23.5 62.4
2012 595 26.2 22.6 67.4
2013 583 27.0 21.5 65
2014 590 27.9 21.0 66.8
2015 569 28.0 20.3 70.1
2016 550 27.0 20.3 61.8
2017 551 27.9 19.7 63.2
2018 553 25.5 21.6 60.8
2019 593 26.5 22.3 60.5
2020 565 26.7 21.1 60
2021 545 25.8 21.0 n/a
2022 476 26.0 18.2 n/a
2023 473 28.9 16.3 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Talent Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 20.6 16.4 28.9
1989 343 20.3 16.8 22.4
1990 330 20.7 15.9 32.4
1991 549 28.0 19.6 26.4
1992 571 29.5 19.3 26.8
1993 548 32.5 16.9 28.1
1994 570 31.3 18.2 35.1
1995 631 23.7 26.6 25.7
1996 631 23.7 26.6 25.7
1997 648 33.0 19.6 28.2
1998 655 35.2 18.6 29.8
1999 658 37.7 17.5 34
2000 649 37.3 17.4 32.5
2001 654 36.3 18.0 44.5
2002 678 34.3 19.8 54.4
2003 678 34.3 19.8 54.4
2004 690 34.8 19.8 57.4
2005 742 35.4 21.0 68.2
2006 621 37.0 16.8 56.7
2007 637 35.8 17.8 56
2008 624 35.0 17.8 61.8
2009 617 36.0 17.1 68.3
2010 602 28.0 21.5 65.9
2011 612 26.0 23.5 62.4
2012 595 26.2 22.6 67.4
2013 583 27.0 21.5 65
2014 590 27.9 21.0 66.8
2015 569 28.0 20.3 70.1
2016 550 27.0 20.3 61.8
2017 551 27.9 19.7 63.2
2018 553 25.5 21.6 60.8
2019 593 26.5 22.3 60.5
2020 565 26.7 21.1 60
2021 545 25.8 21.0 n/a
2022 476 26.0 18.2 n/a
2023 473 28.9 16.3 78.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Talent Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,682
2020 n/a n/a $13,966
2021 n/a n/a $15,559
2022 $1,584 (8.9%) $16,308 (91.1%) $17,892
2023 $2,751 (12.7%) $18,892 (87.3%) $21,643

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Talent Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 332nd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 312th of 380 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Talent Middle School)34.622.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)34.422.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Talent Middle School)11.514.6
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)11.514.7
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Talent Middle School)40.224.3
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)40.223.9
 16.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Talent Middle School)24.111.9
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)24.111.7
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Talent Middle School)41.836.6
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)41.236.2
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Talent Middle School)17.324.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)1723.6
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Talent Middle School)2716.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Phoenix-Talent School District 4)27.116.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students593473
 20.2%
African American44
American Indian43
 25%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic234191
 18.4%
Pacific Islander22
White299239
 20.1%
Two or More Races4628
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%78.9%
 18.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Talent Middle School

Talent Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Oregon middle schools.

Students at Talent Middle School are 51% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

Students who attend Talent Middle School usually go on to attend Phoenix High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Talent Middle School.


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