For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 221 students in Needles, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Needles, CA are Needles Community Day and Needles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Needles, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Needles have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Needles, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Needles Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Cibola St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Needles Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Bailey Ave.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-3894
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Needles, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Training Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1600 Washington St.
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2092
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
600 Cibola St
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2177
Gr: K-1 | 185 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Needles, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Needles, CA include Needles Community Day and Needles Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Needles?
2 public middle schools are located in Needles.
What is the racial composition of students in Needles?
Needles public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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