Colfax-Mingo Elementary School vs PCM Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
PCM Middle School
Prairie City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students
| Measure | Colfax-Mingo Elementary School Colfax, Iowa | PCM Middle School Prairie City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #434 of 654 | #66 of 239 |
| National rank | #11856 of 50,301 | #1104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 399 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| city | Colfax | Prairie City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PCM Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 69.2).
- •PCM Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •PCM Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •PCM Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 42.9%).
- •PCM Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 232.
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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School better than PCM Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), PCM Middle School ranks higher (82.6 vs 69.2 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 Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and PCM Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Colfax and Prairie City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School: 399. PCM Middle School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and PCM Middle School rank in Iowa?
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 434th of 654 and PCM Middle School is 66th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).