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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 74% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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  NMHSSA 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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students74%
Female78%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners74%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female71%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities79%
Not English language learners72%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female68%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian85%
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners70%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic55%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities77%
Not English language learners70%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • 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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