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Alamogordo Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NMSBA Results
NMSBA Results By Subgroup
NMHSSA Results
NMHSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 650
Alamogordo, NM 88311
Otero County
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PH: (505) 439-3270

Grades PK-12
6522 students
17 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

74% (2008)

70% (2007)

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

Science

89% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

57% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2008)

59% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2008)

73% (2007)

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

Science

55% (2008)

55% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

51% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science

49% (2008)

55% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

33% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2008)

70% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

30% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

79% (2008)

73% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

50% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math

50% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	75%
Male	72%
Black	64%
Asian	75%
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	58%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	47%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	62%
Not English language learners	74%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	92%
Black	81%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian	83%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Students with disabilities	78%
Students without disabilities	91%
English language learners	77%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	56%
Black	42%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	42%
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	57%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	74%
Male	62%
Black	69%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	44%
Not English language learners	70%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	61%
Male	63%
Black	50%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	64%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	57%
Black	58%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	66%
Black	67%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	66%
American Indian	70%
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	63%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	76%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	71%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	56%
Male	54%
Black	43%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	60%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	59%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	56%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	50%
Black	27%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	50%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	52%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	58%
Male	44%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	50%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	52%

Science	This District
All Students	49%
Female	45%
Male	52%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	60%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	54%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	50%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	26%
Male	34%
Black	17%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	20%
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	33%
English language learners	6%
Not English language learners	31%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	63%
Black	69%
Asian	55%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	60%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	74%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	68%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black	63%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	70%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	59%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	26%
Male	35%
Black	34%
Asian	46%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	40%
White	32%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	34%
English language learners	0%
Not English language learners	31%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	85%
Male	72%
Black	84%
Asian	69%
Hispanic	72%
American Indian	58%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	70%
Not economically disadvantaged	86%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	85%
Not English language learners	79%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	48%
Male	49%
Black	43%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	27%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	52%
Not English language learners	49%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	48%
Black	38%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	17%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	54%
Not English language learners	50%

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

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

42% (2008)

49% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

53% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

36% (2008)

38% (2007)

34% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	42%
Female	57%
Male	29%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	47%
Not English language learners	42%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	53%
Female	52%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	58%
Not English language learners	53%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	35%
Male	36%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	40%
Not English language learners	36%

Math	This District
All Students	36%
Female	38%
Male	35%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	41%
Not English language learners	36%

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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	54%	31%
Hispanic	36%	55%
Black, not Hispanic	7%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	11%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	55%	61%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,945	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >