Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

44% (2008)

31% (2007)

46% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

29% (2008)

27% (2007)

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

31% (2008)

24% (2007)

26% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

43% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.
Science

29% (2008)

35% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.
Math

20% (2008)

30% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

66% (2008)

64% (2007)

64% (2006)

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

28% (2008)

31% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.
Math

36% (2008)

33% (2007)

24% (2006)

23% (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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