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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 47% (2008) 36% (2007) 47% (2006) 54% (2005) The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008. Science 32% (2008) 41% (2007) 35% (2006) The state average for Science was 31% in 2008. Math 26% (2008) 28% (2007) 24% (2006) 34% (2005) The state average for Math was 28% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 51% (2008) 54% (2007) 69% (2006) 51% (2005) The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008. Science 50% (2008) 42% (2007) 44% (2006) The state average for Science was 33% in 2008. Math 29% (2008) 29% (2007) 33% (2006) The state average for Math was 29% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 63% (2008) 59% (2007) 63% (2006) 54% (2005) The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008. Science 31% (2008) 38% (2007) 36% (2006) The state average for Science was 26% in 2008. Math 38% (2008) 40% (2007) 32% (2006) 28% (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	47%
Female	56%
Male	35%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	25%
Not English language learners	54%

Science	This School
All Students	32%
Female	37%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	38%

Math	This School
All Students	26%
Female	29%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	31%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	51%
Female	61%
Male	43%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	43%
Not English language learners	53%

Science	This School
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	45%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	52%

Math	This School
All Students	29%
Female	29%
Male	29%
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	33%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	32%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	63%
Female	74%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	81%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	69%

Science	This School
All Students	31%
Female	32%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	35%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	35%

Math	This School
All Students	38%
Female	43%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	43%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	42%

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.