Needles Middle School

About Needles Middle School

Needles Middle School is a public middle school located in Needles, California. It is part of the Needles Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities to help students develop into well-rounded individuals. The school has a strong focus on academics, with a variety of courses and programs available to help students reach their fullest potential. Needles Middle School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and activities. Students can participate in a variety of sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. There are also a number of clubs and activities available, such as student government, robotics, and theater. Needles Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of safety protocols in place, including a school resource officer, a school safety team, and a student safety program. Needles Middle School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful members of the community.

Address:	720 Bailey Ave. Needles, CA 92363
Phone:	(760) 326-3894
Site:	nms.needlesusd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	241 students

Overview Needles Middle School

Needles Middle School serves 241 students in grades 6-8.
Needles Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Needles Middle School

Needles Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Needles Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.