Commerce Middle School

Summary:

Commerce Middle School is a public middle school located in Commerce, Georgia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 530 students. The school is part of the Commerce City District, which is ranked 23 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Commerce Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 99 and 142 out of the 542-588 middle schools in Georgia.

Commerce Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in the percentage of students proficient or better in the Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates range from 50.7% to 62.6% in English Language Arts, 48.5% to 62.6% in Mathematics, and 44.2% to 47% in Science, all of which are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance in Social Studies for 8th grade is also noteworthy, with 44.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.3%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.64% to 55.47% over the past three school years, Commerce Middle School has been able to maintain its strong academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Coile Middle School and Clarke Middle School in the Clarke County district, as well as East Hall Middle School in the Hall County district, Commerce Middle School outperforms them in academic performance across multiple subject areas. This consistent high performance, coupled with the school's commitment to investing in its resources and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, make Commerce Middle School a noteworthy educational institution in the state of Georgia.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 7690 Jefferson Rd
       Commerce, GA  30529


(706) 335-5594

District: Commerce City

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Commerce Middle School usually attend:

High:    Commerce High School

Feeder schools for Commerce Middle School:

Elementary:    Commerce Elementary School
    Commerce Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Hispanic:
17.5%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Compare Details Commerce Middle School ranks better than 82.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Commerce Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Commerce Middle School 105th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Commerce Middle School in the ranking list.)

Commerce City:

SchoolDigger ranks Commerce City 23rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Commerce Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.54 81st 420 80.7%
2007 63.76 164th 445 63.1%
2008 72.09 107th 462 76.8%
2009 78.40 68th 466 85.4%
2010 79.05 65th 494 86.8%
2011 78.20 77th 504 84.7%
2012 75.78 104th 508 79.5%
2013 76.26 91st 527 82.7%
2014 75.08 96th 521 81.6%
2015 55.20 211th 537 60.7%
2016 68.86 141st 545 74.1%
2017 73.00 125th 539 76.8%
2018 78.45 106th 543 80.5%
2019 74.03 125th 559 77.6%
2021 76.76 99th 542 81.7%
2022 71.73 142nd 567 75.0%
2023 75.78 122nd 577 78.9%
2024 79.69 105th 588 82.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Commerce Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 339 339
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 339 339
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 281 281
1994 216 41 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 216 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 216 32 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1997 222 33 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 246 31 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 228 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 230 33 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 256 36 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 266 40 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 266 40 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 291 41 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 284 47 2 23 0 n/a n/a 2 358
2006 268 56 5 20 0 n/a n/a 8 357
2007 347 67 8 20 0 n/a n/a 14 456
2008 350 67 6 26 0 n/a n/a 10 459
2009 332 62 5 31 0 n/a n/a 20 450
2010 310 57 3 38 0 1 14 0 423
2011 299 52 2 41 0 0 18 0 412
2012 326 59 3 48 0 0 13 0 449
2013 338 53 5 49 0 0 15 0 460
2014 344 56 6 39 0 0 17 0 462
2015 339 57 4 44 0 0 24 0 468
2016 347 50 5 46 0 0 28 0 476
2017 351 48 3 55 0 0 28 0 485
2018 358 39 3 56 0 0 28 0 484
2019 345 55 3 65 0 0 28 0 496
2020 350 55 2 72 0 0 31 0 510
2021 350 49 1 82 0 0 29 0 511
2022 348 45 7 87 0 0 27 0 514
2023 345 53 9 93 0 0 30 0 530

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 Commerce Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 20.0 15.2 18.8
1991 339 18.0 18.8 21.5
1992 339 18.0 18.8 23.3
1993 281 16.0 17.6 27.4
1994 257 17.0 15.1 30
1995 250 21.0 11.9 31.6
1996 250 21.0 11.9 31.6
1997 256 18.3 14.0 41.4
1998 280 19.1 14.7 43.2
1999 262 19.1 13.7 43.9
2000 265 18.1 14.6 39.6
2001 298 17.8 16.7 37.6
2002 319 18.8 17.0 40.1
2003 319 18.8 17.0 40.1
2004 348 19.8 17.6 46.6
2005 358 22.5 15.9 50.8
2006 357 23.9 14.9 54.4
2007 456 31.6 14.4 53.8
2008 459 33.6 13.7 45.4
2009 450 33.5 13.4 55.8
2010 423 33.0 12.8 56.3
2011 412 30.3 13.5 58.7
2012 449 31.9 14.0 57.2
2013 460 29.2 15.7 62.8
2014 462 29.7 15.5 60.8
2015 468 29.0 16.1 60.9
2016 476 31.0 15.3 63.4
2017 485 32.2 15.0 66.6
2018 484 33.8 14.3 52.3
2019 496 31.4 15.7 56.5
2020 510 33.4 15.2 55.5
2021 511 31.3 16.3 43.6
2022 514 37.3 13.7 n/a
2023 530 36.3 14.6 55.5

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 Commerce Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 20.0 15.2 18.8
1991 339 18.0 18.8 21.5
1992 339 18.0 18.8 23.3
1993 281 16.0 17.6 27.4
1994 257 17.0 15.1 30
1995 250 21.0 11.9 31.6
1996 250 21.0 11.9 31.6
1997 256 18.3 14.0 41.4
1998 280 19.1 14.7 43.2
1999 262 19.1 13.7 43.9
2000 265 18.1 14.6 39.6
2001 298 17.8 16.7 37.6
2002 319 18.8 17.0 40.1
2003 319 18.8 17.0 40.1
2004 348 19.8 17.6 46.6
2005 358 22.5 15.9 50.8
2006 357 23.9 14.9 54.4
2007 456 31.6 14.4 53.8
2008 459 33.6 13.7 45.4
2009 450 33.5 13.4 55.8
2010 423 33.0 12.8 56.3
2011 412 30.3 13.5 58.7
2012 449 31.9 14.0 57.2
2013 460 29.2 15.7 62.8
2014 462 29.7 15.5 60.8
2015 468 29.0 16.1 60.9
2016 476 31.0 15.3 63.4
2017 485 32.2 15.0 66.6
2018 484 33.8 14.3 52.3
2019 496 31.4 15.7 56.5
2020 510 33.4 15.2 55.5
2021 511 31.3 16.3 43.6
2022 514 37.3 13.7 n/a
2023 530 36.3 14.6 55.5

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 Commerce Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $285 (3.6%) $7,660 (96.4%) $7,946
2018 $214 (2.6%) $8,047 (97.4%) $8,261
2019 $185 (2.2%) $8,160 (97.8%) $8,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Commerce Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 577 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Middle School)5554
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)5554
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Commerce Middle School)59.254.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)59.254.8
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Commerce Middle School)66.756.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Commerce City)66.756.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Middle School)54.844.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)54.844.1
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Commerce Middle School)4648
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)4648
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Middle School)48.350
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)48.350
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Commerce Middle School)46.648.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)46.648.5
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Middle School)60.551.6
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce City)60.551.6
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Commerce Middle School)51.256.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Commerce City)51.256.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Commerce Middle School)4537.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Commerce City)4537.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Commerce Middle School)4536.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Commerce City)4536.7
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496530
 6.9%
African American5553
 3.6%
American Indian00
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic6593
 43.1%
Pacific Islander00
White345345
Two or More Races2830
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%55.5%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Commerce Middle School

Students at Commerce Middle School are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Commerce Middle School.

Students who attend Commerce Middle School usually go on to attend Commerce High School

Commerce Middle School ranks 105th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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