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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 955 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
