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Albuquerque 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 25704
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Bernalillo County
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PH: (505) 880-3744

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
94,643 students
168 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

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

Math

43% (2008)

43% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

51% (2008)

54% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)

56% (2007)

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

Math

39% (2008)

45% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

57% (2008)

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

48% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

41% (2008)

38% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2008)

38% (2007)

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

Science

31% (2008)

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

25% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

52% (2008)

52% (2007)

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

Science

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

27% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2008)

59% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

26% (2008)

23% (2007)

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

Math

40% (2008)

33% (2007)

29% (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	56%
Female	61%
Male	51%
Black	47%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	43%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	34%
Not English language learners	64%

Science	This District
All Students	79%
Female	80%
Male	78%
Black	74%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	72%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	81%
English language learners	61%
Not English language learners	85%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	44%
Male	42%
Black	27%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	26%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	46%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	47%
Black	46%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	43%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	58%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
Black	45%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	40%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	59%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	40%
Male	38%
Black	30%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	29%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	23%
Not English language learners	44%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	53%
Black	48%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	44%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	31%
Not English language learners	64%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	47%
Male	49%
Black	36%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	32%
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	54%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	26%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	27%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	46%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	51%
Male	36%
Black	39%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	27%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	49%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	32%
Black	25%
Asian	53%
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	17%
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	34%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	36%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	27%
Black	19%
Asian	58%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	21%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	32%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	45%
Asian	71%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	46%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	58%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	32%
Male	34%
Black	25%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	22%
American Indian	22%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	7%
Not English language learners	39%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	30%
Male	31%
Black	19%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	24%
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	34%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	35%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	62%
Black	64%
Asian	76%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian	56%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	73%
English language learners	39%
Not English language learners	72%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	28%
Black	20%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	14%
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	29%
English language learners	5%
Not English language learners	30%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	40%
Black	31%
Asian	67%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	28%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	45%

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

59% (2008)

52% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

45% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

40% (2007)

37% (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	59%
Female	64%
Male	54%
Black	50%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	45%
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	63%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	45%
Female	42%
Male	48%
Black	30%
Asian	54%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	25%
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	41%
Female	39%
Male	44%
Black	25%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	23%
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	44%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	43%
Male	45%
Black	26%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	25%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	48%

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	15	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	55%	55%
White, not Hispanic	33%	31%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	5%	11%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	52%	61%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,987	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	12%
Administration	15%	12%
Other expenditures	16%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >