Alta-Aurelia Middle School vs PCM Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Iowa, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Aurelia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
228 students
PCM Middle School
Prairie City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students
| Measure | Alta-Aurelia Middle School Aurelia, Iowa | PCM Middle School Prairie City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #84 of 239 | #66 of 239 |
| National rank | #1389 of 15,369 | #1104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 228 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| city | Aurelia | Prairie City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PCM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 80.6).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •PCM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •PCM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 34.6%).
- •Alta-Aurelia Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.9).
- •PCM Middle School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 228.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta-Aurelia Middle School better than PCM Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), PCM Middle School ranks higher (82.6 vs 80.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta-Aurelia Middle School and PCM Middle School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Aurelia and Prairie City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School: 228. PCM Middle School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta-Aurelia Middle School and PCM Middle School rank in Iowa?
Alta-Aurelia Middle School is 84th of 239 and PCM Middle School is 66th of 239 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).