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Dora Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 327
Dora, NM 88115
Roosevelt County
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PH: (505) 477-2216

  • Grades PK-12
  • 208 students
  • 2 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 17% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 6% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 11% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 44% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 17% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 67% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 14% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners72%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners78%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners44%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners72%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities57%
Not English language learners56%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners39%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students17%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White21%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Students without disabilities19%
Not English language learners18%

ScienceThis District
All Students6%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White7%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Students without disabilities6%
Not English language learners6%

MathThis District
All Students11%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White14%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students without disabilities13%
Not English language learners12%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White44%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Female29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White25%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students without disabilities31%
Not English language learners28%

MathThis District
All Students17%
Female14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White19%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Students without disabilities19%
Not English language learners17%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female64%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students14%
Female0%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students without disabilities15%
Not English language learners14%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students without disabilities35%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 31% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 13% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White42%
Students without disabilities38%
Not English language learners38%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Students without disabilities31%
Not English language learners31%

ScienceThis District
All Students13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White17%
Students without disabilities13%
Not English language learners13%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Students without disabilities38%
Not English language learners38%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher915

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic77%31%
Hispanic23%55%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program46%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,034$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%57%
Student and staff support6%12%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures27%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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