PCM Middle School

PCM Comm School District
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
247 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
PCM Middle School, located at 407 Plainsmen Rd in Prairie City, Iowa, is a key component of the PCM Community School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By prioritizing academic growth alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character, community involvement, and student success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Prairie City and Monroe areas, reflecting the district’s commitment to community pride and partnership. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, curriculum information, and updates on extracurricular activities. As a central hub for local youth, PCM Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence within a safe and encouraging atmosphere.
247
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (91.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: PCM Comm School District
Phone: (515)994-8222
Website: http://www.pcmschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 74
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio