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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 37% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 21% (2006)
 18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 43% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 22% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Math was 37% 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

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  NMSBA 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female47%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners39%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners31%

MathThis School
All Students28%
Female29%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners29%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female50%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis School
All Students27%
Female31%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners28%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female21%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners23%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners60%

ScienceThis School
All Students22%
Female19%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners23%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female34%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners40%
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  

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