What grades does Commerce Middle School serve?

Commerce Middle School is a Middle school serving students in Commerce, GA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Commerce Middle School located?

Commerce Middle School is located at Commerce, GA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce Middle School?

Commerce Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What schools are in Commerce, GA?

Commerce, GA is served by the local school district. Commerce Middle School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Commerce Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Commerce, Georgia|Commerce City

Commerce, GA 30529

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Aug

Sat

Fall Picture DayEvent

Aug

Thu

BOE Work SessionEvent

Aug

Thu

CMS Football B-Team @ CHS vs Franklin CountyEvent

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Mon

BOE Board MeetingEvent

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Tue

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

553

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

Commerce City

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.4%

Phone

(706)335-5594

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

51%

77th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

44%

67th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

2.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

51 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1

Near average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

515

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

37.34

97% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,892

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,306

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,673

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 8%State 37%Local 55%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$400,873

+0.3% 1yr+43.5% 5yr

Jefferson, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.6%

Unemployment rate

11.8%

Uninsured residents

12.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

289

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

579

Current enrollment

Growing(+14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Fall Picture Day

Event

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

BOE Work Session

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	CMS Softball @ Home vs East Jackson	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	CMS Football @ Apalachee	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Cross Country @ East Jackson ES	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	BOE Work Session	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Football @ Elbert	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Commerce City Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	CMS Softball @ Home vs Banks	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	CMS Softball @ Oglethorpe	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	CMS Football @ CHS vs Banks County	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Football vs Greene (Homecoming)	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	Rec Home games- Game Field	Event	—
Sat, Sep 12, 2026	Homecoming Dance	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	BOE Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	CMS Softball @ Home vs Legacy Knoll	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	CMS Volleyball @ Social Circle	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	CMS Football B-Team @ CHS vs Habersham	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	CMS Softball @ West Jackson	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Cross Country @ Athens Academy	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	CMS Football @ Legacy Knoll	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Football vs Chestatee (Rec Night)	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Middle School Volleyball End of Season Tournament @ Jackson County HS	Event	—
Sat, Sep 19, 2026	Rec Home Games- Game field	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	CMS Softball @ Rabun	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	CMS Football @ CHS vs Oglethorpe	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	CMS Softball @ East Jackson	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Cross Country PAC XI Championship @ East Jackson HS	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	CMS Softball Playoffs Round 1 - Time & Location TBD	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	CMS Football @ West Jackson	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	BOE Work Session	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Football @ Temple	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Tiger Cheer Classic	Event	—
Sat, Oct 3, 2026	Middle School Football Championship Game - Time TBD	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Commerce City Schools	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Football vs Oglethorpe	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	BOE Board Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Multicultural Night @ CHS	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Football vs Rabun Co	Event	—
Sat, Oct 17, 2026	Rec Home Games- Game field	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	HOSA - Blood Drive	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Teacher Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Football @ Prince	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Region One Act at Commerce	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Commerce vs Athens Academy (Sr Night)	Event	—
Sat, Oct 31, 2026	Academic Team: Greg Trandel Memorial E/W roomsLibrary Lunchroom Auditorium until 9am. Lunch will be servedContact: Robin.richards@commercecityschools.org	Holiday	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	MS Wrestling in Main Gym	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	BOE Work Session	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Commerce @ Providence	Event	—
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	Swim @ Frances Meadows	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	BOE Board Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Nov 14, 2026	Swim @ Frances Meadows	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Georgia Family Engagement Day	Event	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Swim @ Frances Meadows	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Commerce City Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Swim @ Jefferson Aquatic Center	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	BOE Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	BOE Board Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Commerce City Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Planning Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes	Event	—
Sat, Jan 9, 2027	Swim @ Jefferson Aquatic Center	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Commerce City Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Middle School State Swim Meet @ Ruby Fullbright	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Digital Learning/PL Day	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break Winter Break - Commerce City Schools	Break	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Holidays Spring Holidays - Commerce City Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Athletic Signing Day #2	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Commerce City Schools	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Post Planning	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	FFA Meeting	Event	—