Serving 180 students in grades 6-8, Commerce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Commerce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Commerce Middle School's student population of 180 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Commerce Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Commerce Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1339 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
27%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Commerce Middle School's ranking?
Commerce Middle School is ranked #1339 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Commerce Middle School often compared to?
Commerce Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Commerce Middle School?
180 students attend Commerce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Commerce Middle School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Commerce Middle School?
Commerce Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Commerce Middle School offer ?
Commerce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Commerce Middle School part of?
Commerce Middle School is part of Commerce School District.
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