D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Needles Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 720 Bailey Ave., Needles, CA 92363
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.74 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
206
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.74 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 11th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−22 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−21 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%17%reading -34 pts, math -39 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts20th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native15%5%reading -9 pts, math -10 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -16 pts, math -16 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 720 Bailey Ave.
City Needles
ZIP Code 92363
District 0626760
NCES School ID 062676009951
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92363

Understanding the community around Needles Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,155
Per Capita Income $27,906
Poverty Rate 22.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%
High School or Higher 79.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $136,800
Median Rent $694
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Needles Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.8%
Hispanic/Latino 35.4%
American Indian 9.2%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Black 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 206
Teachers (FTE) 11.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Needles Middle?
Needles Middle has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Needles Middle?
Needles Middle has 206 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Needles Middle serve?
Needles Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Needles Middle receive per student?
Needles Middle receives $25,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Needles Middle in 92363 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,812
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1-Year Change
-5.0%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 92363

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026