Commerce Middle School
Tel:
(706)335-5594
- Commerce Middle School serves 485 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Commerce Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Commerce Middle School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Commerce Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,185 schools in Georgia (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Commerce Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #665 out of 2185 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 10% | 37% |
| White | 73% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Commerce City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Commerce Middle School is Commerce High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Jackson Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Commerce Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce Commerce Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 230 students
0.9 miles
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-1801 0.9 3-4 230 - Commerce Commerce High School Grades: 9-12 | 436 students
0.9 miles
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5942 0.9 9-12 436 - Commerce Commerce Primary Grades: PK-2 | 434 students
1.2 miles
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5587 1.2 PK-2 434 - Commerce East Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
2.8 miles
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-2083 2.8 6-8 809 - Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 498 students
2.9 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)336-7900 2.9 PK-5 498
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