Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

30% (2008)

31% (2007)

44% (2006)

39% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

25% (2008)

25% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math

26% (2008)

24% (2007)

24% (2006)

22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

35% (2008)

40% (2007)

49% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.
Science

24% (2008)

26% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.
Math

21% (2008)

24% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

58% (2008)

51% (2007)

60% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

25% (2008)

20% (2007)

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

35% (2008)

36% (2007)

33% (2006)

27% (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
See New Mexico's state standards
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