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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 56% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 70% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 46% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 51% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
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.

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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 School
All Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
Black53%
Asian71%
Hispanic51%
American Indian47%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners59%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students46%
Female45%
Male48%
Black30%
Asian57%
Hispanic39%
American Indian33%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners48%

ScienceThis School
All Students43%
Female42%
Male44%
Black22%
Asian57%
Hispanic36%
American Indian28%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners45%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female52%
Male51%
Black31%
Asian62%
Hispanic43%
American Indian47%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners53%
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  

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