Commerce Middle School
Commerce Middle School serves 484 students in grades 5-8.
Commerce Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Commerce Middle School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 484 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Commerce Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Commerce Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #572 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 74% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Commerce City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce Commerce Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-4 | 235 students10
0.9 miles
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1801 0.9 3-4 235 - Commerce Commerce High School Math: 38% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 479 students10
0.9 miles
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942 0.9 9-12 479 - Commerce Commerce Primary Grades: PK-2 | 442 students
1.2 miles
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587 1.2 PK-2 442 - Commerce East Jackson Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-7 | 564 students10
2.8 miles
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083 2.8 6-7 564 - Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 699 students10
2.9 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900 2.9 PK-5 699
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