Best Public Schools in Commerce, TX


Summary:

The city of Commerce, Texas is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in the Commerce Independent School District (ISD) face some academic challenges, with generally lower performance on state assessments compared to the Texas average. However, there are also some bright spots, particularly at the secondary level.

Commerce High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on certain STAAR end-of-course (EOC) exams, such as English II Reading and U.S. History. Meanwhile, Commerce Middle School excels on STAAR 8th grade Math and Algebra I EOC exams, outpacing the district and state. The middle school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.3 compared to the other schools in the district.

The elementary schools, particularly Albert C. Williams Elementary, struggle with low proficiency rates on STAAR Reading and Math exams. This underperformance is seen across the district, which generally underperforms the state averages on STAAR assessments. However, the schools in the Commerce ISD have relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that the district is allocating significant resources to support its students. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.17% to 78.25%, also indicates that the district faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance.








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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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