Desert Hills Elementary School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 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

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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

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