Very Good
#276 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 22% in state
Pcm Middle School
Middle School · Pcm Comm School District · Prairie City, IA
A Pcm Comm School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 490 407 Plainsmen Rd, Prairie City, IA 50228
- Math 78% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs IA 77% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pcm Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Pcm Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,511
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pcm Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pcm Middle School is listed in PCM Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pcm Middle School
Pcm Middle School is a public middle school in Prairie City, IA, part of Pcm Comm School District, serving approximately 240 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pcm Middle School
What grades does Pcm Middle School serve?
Pcm Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pcm Middle School?
Pcm Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pcm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pcm Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pcm Middle School rank in IA?
Pcm Middle School ranks #276 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pcm Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pcm Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pcm Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pcm Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pcm Middle School a charter school?
No, Pcm Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pcm Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pcm Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pcm Middle School?
30.0% of students at Pcm Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (515) 994-8222
- Area population (ZIP 50228)
- 2,345
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50228; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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