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Lake Arthur Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 98
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
Chaves County
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PH: (505) 365-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 162 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
Data not available for this district (2008)
 40% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
Data not available for this district (2008)
 60% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
Data not available for this district (2008)
 30% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 20% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 20% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 10% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 8% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 8% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
 11% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 11% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 92% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 15% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 0% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 6% (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.

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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
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%

ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%

MathThis District
All Students10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities55%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students without disabilities27%
Not English language learners25%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities55%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students without disabilities9%
Not English language learners9%

MathThis District
All Students8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students without disabilities9%
Not English language learners9%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners54%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities20%
Not English language learners23%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities40%
Not English language learners31%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners92%

ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students without disabilities17%
Not English language learners17%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners42%
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
 67% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 75% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 50% (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 Students67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners67%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Students without disabilities75%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students without disabilities42%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students without disabilities58%
Not English language learners58%
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
Hispanic66%55%
White, not Hispanic34%31%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program67%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,049$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%57%
Student and staff support10%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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