PCM Community School District

The PCM Community School District consists of 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of strong and underperforming academic outcomes, with Prairie City Elementary School and PCM High School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Prairie City Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with high proficiency rates on state assessments and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Monroe Elementary School lags behind, with lower proficiency rates that suggest a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the academic challenges faced by its students.

PCM High School also demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state average. The district's schools generally have low student-teacher ratios and per-student spending that varies, with Prairie City Elementary School having the highest spending. However, the significant differences in the percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools may indicate potential equity concerns within the district that warrant further investigation.