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Animas Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Hwys 338 & 9
Animas, NM 88020
Hidalgo County
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PH: (505) 548-2299

  • Grades PK-12
  • 291 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 75% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 83% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 79% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 50% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 38% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 43% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 33% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 14% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 39% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 4% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 12% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 24% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 60% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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 Students75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%

ScienceThis District
All Students83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged67%

ScienceThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged42%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female75%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%

ScienceThis District
All Students17%
Female25%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%

MathThis District
All Students4%
Female8%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female58%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged50%

ScienceThis District
All Students12%
Female17%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
American Indiann/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged6%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female33%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female73%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female64%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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
 50% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • 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 Students50%
Female54%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged38%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female39%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • 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, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic56%31%
Hispanic43%54%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program59%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,175$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional48%53%
Student and staff support9%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures30%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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