Serving 19 students in grades 6-12, Needles Community Day ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Needles Community Day is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needles Community Day?
The graduation rate of Needles Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Needles Community Day?
19 students attend Needles Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Needles Community Day students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needles Community Day?
Needles Community Day has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Needles Community Day offer ?
Needles Community Day offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Needles Community Day part of?
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