Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
31% (2008)
23% (2007)
31% (2006)
42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
39% (2008)
36% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
43% (2008)
55% (2007)
44% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
21% (2008)
28% (2007)
33% (2006)
12% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
9% (2008)
10% (2007)
12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
9% (2008)
12% (2007)
28% (2006)
10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
22% (2008)
44% (2007)
23% (2006)
16% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
11% (2008)
27% (2007)
11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
15% (2008)
17% (2007)
4% (2006)
3% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
39% (2008)
24% (2007)
10% (2006)
13% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
10% (2008)
21% (2007)
6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
15% (2008)
10% (2007)
3% (2006)
5% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% 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
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