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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,088 students in PCM Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in PCM Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,088 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
PCM Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#82 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,752 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,231
$16,468
Spending / Student
$12,752
$16,042
Best PCM Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 East Plainsmen Road
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Pcm High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Pcm Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Jasper
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: PK-3
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,088 students.
What is the rank of PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District is ranked #90 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
92% of PCM Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of PCM Comm School District?
PCM Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is PCM Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,752 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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