Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
50% (2008)
35% (2007)
42% (2006)
57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
74% (2008)
58% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
58% (2008)
39% (2007)
53% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
40% (2008)
46% (2007)
65% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
45% (2008)
36% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
23% (2008)
23% (2007)
33% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
40% (2008)
62% (2007)
54% (2006)
45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
37% (2008)
50% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
26% (2008)
26% (2007)
21% (2006)
19% (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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