PCM Comm School District

407 E. Plainsman Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

PCM Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,114 students in PCM Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in PCM Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,114 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

PCM Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IA)
#144 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of PCM Comm   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
64%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PCM Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
68%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PCM Comm   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of PCM Comm   School District and public school graduation rate of IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
2 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
1,055 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
58
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
85
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,454 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
This chart display total revenue of PCM Comm   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
This chart display total spending of PCM Comm   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,875
$16,392
This chart display average revenue per public school student in PCM Comm   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,454
$15,968
This chart display average spending per public school student in PCM Comm   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best PCM Comm School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Pcm High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Pcm Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,114 students.
What is the rank of PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District is ranked #146 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in PCM Comm School District?
95% of PCM Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is PCM Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,454 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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