Enrollment
339
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commerce Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Commerce Middle
Commerce Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Commerce, Texas, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #745.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 339 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Commerce Isd also operates Commerce H S (456 students) and Commerce El (430 students) alongside Commerce Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Commerce Middle compares
Commerce Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Commerce Isd, which includes Commerce Middle.
$15,539
Per student
+14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 44.7%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Commerce on the city page.
Is Commerce Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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