Schools in 92363 — Needles, California: 92363 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
92363 has 3 ranked schools in Needles, averaging a Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 8.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.8 to 51.6, a 30.9-point spread.
How 92363 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Needles High with a Scope Score of 52 and 10.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 92363 average 24.4% meeting standard but only 7.2% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92363 averages 22.2%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92363 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92363 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92363 | Needles | 3 | Developing 36.5/100 | — |
| 92356 | Lucerne Valley | 4 | Developing 34.0/100 | -2.5 |
| 92371 | Phelan | 5 | Developing 33.7/100 | -2.9 |
| 92373 | Redlands | 11 | Developing 47.4/100 | +10.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92363
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92363 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92363
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needles High Needles Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Vista Colorado Elementary Needles Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Needles Middle Needles Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Schools in 92363 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology