Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

56% (2008)

53% (2007)

58% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science

84% (2008)

80% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math

26% (2008)

41% (2007)

43% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

69% (2008)

65% (2007)

52% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science

64% (2008)

56% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math

47% (2008)

38% (2007)

28% (2006)

38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

50% (2008)

60% (2007)

64% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

54% (2008)

46% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

30% (2008)

40% (2007)

46% (2006)

39% (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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