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White Sands Middle School

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 63% (2008) 21% (2007) 29% (2006) 41% (2005) The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008. Science 49% (2008) 24% (2007) 39% (2006) The state average for Science was 31% in 2008. Math 37% (2008) 6% (2007) 16% (2006) 14% (2005) The state average for Math was 28% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 50% (2008) 71% (2007) 57% (2006) 56% (2005) The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008. Science 39% (2008) 35% (2007) 18% (2006) The state average for Science was 33% in 2008. Math 42% (2008) 27% (2007) 7% (2006) The state average for Math was 29% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 68% (2008) 63% (2007) 62% (2006) 60% (2005) The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008. Science 29% (2008) 25% (2007) 52% (2006) The state average for Science was 26% in 2008. Math 45% (2008) 31% (2007) 35% (2006) 32% (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 Compare with test results from nearby schools
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NMSBA 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 6

Reading	This School
All Students	63%
Female	82%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	63%

Science	This School
All Students	49%
Female	55%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not English language learners	49%

Math	This School
All Students	37%
Female	64%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students without disabilities	48%
Not English language learners	37%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	50%
Female	58%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students without disabilities	54%
Not English language learners	50%

Science	This School
All Students	39%
Female	33%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students without disabilities	38%
Not English language learners	39%

Math	This School
All Students	42%
Female	50%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not English language learners	42%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	68%
Female	57%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not English language learners	68%

Science	This School
All Students	29%
Female	19%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	29%
Students without disabilities	32%
Not English language learners	29%

Math	This School
All Students	45%
Female	33%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students without disabilities	50%
Not English language learners	45%

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.