- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Needles, CA
Needles Middle
Federal NCES profile for Needles Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062676009951
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Needles Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Needles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Needles Middle has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Needles Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Needles, CA.
School address
District: Needles Unified · California
NCES ID 062676009951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Needles Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062676009951 · Needles, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 17.8:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Colorado Elementary (319 students)
Needles Middle grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Needles Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Colorado
Vista Colorado Elementary
319 students
- Needles High
Needles High
269 students
- This school
Needles Middle
196 students
- Monument Peak 70
Monument Peak
70 students
- Chemehuevi Val 40
Chemehuevi Valley Elementary
40 students
- Needles Commun 18
Needles Community Day
18 students
What this shows Needles Middle reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Needles Middle compares
Needles Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Needles Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Needles Unified reports $22,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Needles Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Colorado Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Peak | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chemehuevi Valley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Needles Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Needles Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Needles Middle
How many students attend Needles Middle?
Needles Middle has 196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Needles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Needles Middle is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Needles Middle?
79.7% of students at Needles Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Needles Middle?
The largest demographic group at Needles Middle is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Needles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Needles Middle?
Needles Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Needles Middle rank among public schools in Needles?
By Resource Investment Index, Needles Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Needles, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Needles on the city page.
What other schools are in Needles Unified?
Besides Needles Middle, Needles Unified also operates Vista Colorado Elementary (319 students), Needles High (269 students), and Monument Peak (70 students). See the Needles Unified district page for the complete list.