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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 43% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 36% (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 Students59%
Female62%
Male56%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners59%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students43%
Female39%
Male47%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners43%

ScienceThis School
All Students46%
Female44%
Male48%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities51%
Not English language learners46%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female37%
Male43%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners41%
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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