At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
196
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
83%+18pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Needles Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Needles, California. The school enrolls 196 students. It is part of the Needles Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNeedles Unified
County6071
CityNeedles
ZIP92363
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062676009951
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment196
White41.7%
Hispanic / Latino33.3%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native13.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.7%
Hispanic
33.3%
Black
4.2%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.