Serving 579 students in grades 5-8, Commerce Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Commerce Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Commerce, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Families in the zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Commerce Middle School's student population of 579 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A Better Community...One Student at a Time!
School Rankings
Commerce Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Commerce Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commerce Middle School's ranking?
Commerce Middle School is ranked #447 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Commerce Middle School?
579 students attend Commerce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Commerce Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Commerce Middle School?
Commerce Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Commerce Middle School offer ?
Commerce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commerce Middle School part of?
Commerce Middle School is part of Commerce City School District.
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