Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

40% (2008)

38% (2007)

37% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

32% (2008)

39% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math

24% (2008)

24% (2007)

22% (2006)

16% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

51% (2008)

45% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.
Science

39% (2008)

29% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.
Math

31% (2008)

38% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

59% (2008)

55% (2007)

58% (2006)

55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

21% (2008)

19% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.
Math

31% (2008)

30% (2007)

26% (2006)

19% (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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