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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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,542 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.
Public Schools in Commerce Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,542 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Commerce Independent School District, which is ranked #1019 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1028 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
54%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,985 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,129 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,985
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,129
$14,079
Best Commerce Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 Culver St
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3795
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3795
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Commerce High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Sregit Dr
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3756
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3756
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Albert C Williams Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Culver
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3758
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3758
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
2900 Fm 3218
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3757
Commerce, TX 75428
(903) 886-3757
Gr: PK-2 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,542 students.
What is the rank of Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District is ranked #1019 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
41% of Commerce Independent School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Commerce Independent School District?
Commerce Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $14,129 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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