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Commerce Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 students in Commerce Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Commerce Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,559 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Commerce Independent School District, which is ranked #1065 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1071 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
25%
13%
% White
40%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,822 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,975 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,822
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,975
$14,116
Best Commerce Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albert C Williams Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Culver
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3758
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3758
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 Culver St
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3795
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3795
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Commerce High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Sregit Dr
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3756
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3756
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Fm 3218
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3757
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3757
Grades: PK-2
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,559 students.
What is the rank of Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District is ranked #1065 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce Independent School District?
40% of Commerce Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Commerce Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,975 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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