Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
73% (2008)
81% (2007)
54% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
100% (2008)
95% (2007)
93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
87% (2008)
60% (2007)
32% (2006)
30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
44% (2008)
76% (2007)
48% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
44% (2008)
93% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
59% (2008)
79% (2007)
40% (2006)
65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
32% (2008)
42% (2007)
61% (2006)
79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
26% (2008)
39% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
26% (2008)
39% (2007)
65% (2006)
47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
19% (2008)
36% (2007)
21% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
12% (2008)
52% (2007)
17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
8% (2008)
28% (2007)
4% (2006)
13% (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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