Commerce Middle School

www.commerce-city.k12.ga.us

579 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Commerce Middle School, located at 7690 Jefferson Rd in Commerce, Georgia, is a key component of the Commerce City School System. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. As part of a smaller, independent school district, Commerce Middle benefits from a strong sense of community, allowing for more individualized attention and a close-knit atmosphere that helps bridge the transition from elementary to high school.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies. Through their official website, the administration maintains a focus on student achievement, extracurricular engagement, and clear communication with families. By prioritizing both character education and scholastic excellence, Commerce Middle School aims to prepare its students to be responsible, productive citizens while providing them with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors at Commerce High School.

579

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Commerce Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	102
Black	57
Asian	15
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
366 (63.2%)
Hispanic
102 (17.6%)
Black
57 (9.8%)
Two or More
38 (6.6%)
Asian
15 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Commerce City
Phone:	(706)335-5594
Website:	http://www.commerce-city.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 155

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 141

Grade 8 146