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Needles Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 955 students in Needles Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Needles Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
955 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Needles Unified School District, which is ranked #1512 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1619 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
128 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
322 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
55%
# Black Students
26 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
416 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
52 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
74
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
82
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,860 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,492 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,860
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,492
$19,787
Best Needles Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Mill Rd.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 858-4222
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Educational Training Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Colorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2167
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Needles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Needles Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monument Peak
Magnet School
149123 New N. Rd.
Earp, CA 92242
(760) 326-3891
Earp, CA 92242
(760) 326-3891
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Needles Unified School District?
Needles Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 955 students.
What is the rank of Needles Unified School District?
Needles Unified School District is ranked #1512 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Needles Unified School District?
44% of Needles Unified School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Needles Unified School District?
Needles Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Needles Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,492 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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