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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 52% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 37% (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 Students52%
Female57%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities60%
Not English language learners52%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Female43%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities52%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female41%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners41%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female32%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities40%
Not English language learners36%
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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