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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 31% (2008) 28% (2007) 33% (2006) 35% (2005) The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008. Science 20% (2008) 25% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for Science was 31% in 2008. Math 13% (2008) 17% (2007) 15% (2006) 13% (2005) The state average for Math was 28% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 7 Reading 41% (2008) 39% (2007) 52% (2006) 47% (2005) The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008. Science 25% (2008) 18% (2007) 23% (2006) The state average for Science was 33% in 2008. Math 23% (2008) 15% (2007) 17% (2006) The state average for Math was 29% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 54% (2008) 48% (2007) 52% (2006) 46% (2005) The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008. Science 19% (2008) 16% (2007) 20% (2006) The state average for Science was 26% in 2008. Math 26% (2008) 23% (2007) 21% (2006) 16% (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	31%
Female	36%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	35%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	34%

Science	This School
All Students	20%
Female	18%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Not economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	22%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	22%

Math	This School
All Students	13%
Female	12%
Male	13%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	10%
American Indian	n/a
White	24%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	14%
English language learners	2%
Not English language learners	15%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	41%

Science	This School
All Students	25%
Female	24%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	26%

Math	This School
All Students	23%
Female	22%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	25%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	25%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	54%
Female	56%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	66%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	55%

Science	This School
All Students	19%
Female	17%
Male	21%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	22%
English language learners	11%
Not English language learners	20%

Math	This School
All Students	26%
Female	26%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	28%

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.