Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Needles Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Needles Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Needles, CA, encompassing approximately 5,476.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 44.4 miles to the zone's edges and a furthest edge reaching 87.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Needles Middle School's student population of 196 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Needles Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needles Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needles Middle School's ranking?
Needles Middle School is ranked #8456 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Needles Middle School?
196 students attend Needles Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Needles Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Needles Middle School?
Needles Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Needles Middle School offer ?
Needles Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Needles Middle School part of?
Needles Middle School is part of Needles Unified School District.
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