Needles Middle vs Vista Colorado Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 43 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needles Middle
Needles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
Vista Colorado Elementary
Needles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Needles Middle Needles, California | Vista Colorado Elementary Needles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1083 of 1,334 | #4199 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14395 of 15,369 | #43935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 196 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Needles | Needles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Colorado Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 16.3).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 83.2%).
- •Needles Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.3).
- •Vista Colorado Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 196.
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 Needles Middle better than Vista Colorado Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Colorado Elementary ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Needles Middle and Vista Colorado Elementary?
About 43 m in a straight line, between Needles and Needles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needles Middle: 196. Vista Colorado Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needles Middle and Vista Colorado Elementary rank in California?
Needles Middle is 1083rd of 1,334 and Vista Colorado Elementary is 4199th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).