Excellent
#359 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 16% in state
Commerce Middle School
Middle School · Commerce City · Commerce, GA
A Commerce City middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7690 Jefferson Rd, Commerce, GA 30529
- Math 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Commerce Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Commerce Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,122
Median home value
$234,100
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–7 | 2.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Commerce City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Commerce Middle School is listed in Commerce City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Commerce Middle School
Commerce Middle School is a public middle school in Commerce, GA, part of Commerce City, serving approximately 553 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Commerce Middle School
What grades does Commerce Middle School serve?
Commerce Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Commerce Middle School?
Commerce Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Commerce Middle School rank in GA?
Commerce Middle School ranks #359 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Commerce Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Commerce Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Commerce Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Commerce Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Commerce Middle School a charter school?
No, Commerce Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Commerce Middle School a Title I school?
No, Commerce Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Commerce Middle School?
64.4% of students at Commerce Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (706) 335-5594
- Area population (ZIP 30529)
- 12,138
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30529; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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