- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commerce, TX
Commerce Middle
Federal NCES profile for Commerce Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481482000982
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Commerce, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Commerce Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481482000982 · Commerce, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 11.7:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce H S (456 students)
Commerce Middle held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Commerce Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commerce H S
Commerce H S
456 students
- Commerce El
Commerce El
430 students
- This school
Commerce Middle
339 students
- Albert C Willi
Albert C Williams El
317 students
What this shows Commerce Middle reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce Middle compares
Commerce Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Commerce Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Commerce Isd reports $15,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commerce Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commerce El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert C Williams El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce Middle
How many students attend Commerce Middle?
Commerce Middle has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commerce, TX. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce Middle?
74.3% of students at Commerce Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce Middle?
The largest demographic group at Commerce Middle is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Commerce, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce Middle?
Commerce Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Commerce Middle rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Commerce, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Commerce Isd?
Besides Commerce Middle, Commerce Isd also operates Commerce H S (456 students), Commerce El (430 students), and Albert C Williams El (317 students). See the Commerce Isd district page for the complete list.