Summary:
The 50228 zip code area is home to two strong-performing schools - Prairie City Elementary School and PCM Middle School, both part of the PCM Community School District. These schools consistently demonstrate high academic achievement, with students scoring well above state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Prairie City Elementary School is a top-ranked elementary school, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 69-74% of 3rd-5th graders scoring proficient in ELA and 61-81% in Math. PCM Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 50% of Iowa middle schools and achieving high proficiency rates, particularly in ELA where 6th-8th graders score 79-91% proficient.
Both schools serve student populations with moderate economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates of around 30%. While the data does not provide information on racial/ethnic demographics, the schools' consistent high performance across subject areas and grade levels suggests they are effectively meeting the needs of their diverse student bodies. Moving forward, the schools may benefit from continued collaboration and a focus on improving 8th grade Science proficiency, which lags behind other subject areas.
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