Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

62% (2008)

33% (2007)

15% (2006)

19% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science

86% (2008)

73% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math

76% (2008)

33% (2007)

6% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

56% (2008)

17% (2007)

23% (2006)

24% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science

34% (2008)

28% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math

41% (2008)

24% (2007)

10% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

61% (2008)

23% (2007)

38% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

0% (2008)

13% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

57% (2008)

10% (2007)

21% (2006)

5% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% 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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