Needles Unified School District
School District · Needles, California
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#65 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,698
+$5,051 vs California median
District size
930 students
Smaller than California median
About Needles Unified
Needles Unified is a Needles, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 930 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $22,698 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Needles Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Needles Unified students show an average math proficiency of 19.3% and ELA proficiency of 27.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Needles Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Needles Unified with test data.
Schools in Needles Unified
7 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Needles
- Total Enrollment
- 930
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Needles Unified?
Needles Unified has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Needles Unified?
The average composite rating for Needles Unified is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Needles Unified?
Needles Unified spends $22,698 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Needles Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Needles Unified is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Needles Unified?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Needles Unified with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Needles Unified?
Across schools in Needles Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Needles Unified compare to other districts in California?
Needles Unified has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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