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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 41% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 28% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 22% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 17% (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 Students41%
Female44%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian38%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners51%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students28%
Female23%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian25%
White54%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners34%

ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Female21%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian23%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners32%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female16%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian18%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners27%
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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