Lucerne Valley Middle vs Needles Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lucerne Valley Middle
Lucerne Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
195 students
Needles Middle
Needles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
| Measure | Lucerne Valley Middle Lucerne Valley, California | Needles Middle Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 1,334 | #1083 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14356 of 15,369 | #14395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 195 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Lucerne Valley | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.5 vs 16.3).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Needles Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Lucerne Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.8).
- •Needles Middle is the larger school with 196 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lucerne Valley Middle better than Needles Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lucerne Valley Middle and Needles Middle?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Lucerne Valley and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lucerne Valley Middle: 195. Needles Middle: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lucerne Valley Middle and Needles Middle rank in California?
Lucerne Valley Middle is 1073rd of 1,334 and Needles Middle is 1083rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).