Needles Middle School
Tel:
(760) 326-3894
Needles Middle School serves 244 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Needles Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Needles Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Needles Middle School's student population of 244 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Needles Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Needles Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8083 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 17% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Needles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Needles Middle School is Needles Community Day (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vista Colorado Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Needles Vista Colorado Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
0.0 miles
700 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167 0.0 K-5 421 - Needles Needles Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 6 students
0.1 miles
109 F St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891 0.1 6-12 6 - Needles Needles High School Grades: 9-12 | 238 students
0.2 miles
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191 0.2 9-12 238 - Needles Educational Training Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 15 students
0.7 miles
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092 0.7 9-12 15 - Phoenix Pillar Academy Of Business & Finance Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 11 students
1.8 miles
1589 Plantation Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 944-5111 1.8 9-12 11
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