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Commerce School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 892 students in Commerce School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Commerce School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
892 Students
721,016 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Commerce School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 533 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 538 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
% American Indian
25%
11%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
29%
20%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
34%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,165 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,983. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,165
$10,983
Spending / Student
$10,512
$10,957
Best Commerce School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Commerce High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Doug Furnas Blvd
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4343
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Commerce St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4101
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4101
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 6th St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4336
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Commerce School District?
Commerce School District manages 3 public schools serving 892 students.
What is the rank of Commerce School District?
Commerce School District is ranked #416 out of 533 school districts in Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Commerce School District?
34% of Commerce School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Commerce School District?
Commerce School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 17:1.
What is Commerce School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,512 is less than the state median of $10,957. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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