Excellent
#33 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Needles Unified · Needles, CA
A Needles Unified elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Erin Dr., Needles, CA 92363
- Math 42% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chemehuevi Valley Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 25 points since 2017, reaching 45% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chemehuevi Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,382/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Needles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,226
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nautilus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Monument PeakEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
| Vista Colorado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Needles Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is listed in Needles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Needles, CA, part of Needles Unified, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
What grades does Chemehuevi Valley Elementary serve?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Chemehuevi Valley Elementary?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chemehuevi Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chemehuevi Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary ranks #33 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chemehuevi Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chemehuevi Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chemehuevi Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chemehuevi Valley Elementary?
93.9% of students at Chemehuevi Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (760) 858-4222
- Area population (ZIP 92363)
- 5,392
- Area median age
- 49.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92363; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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