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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 59% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 45% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 37% (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 Students59%
Female74%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian43%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners62%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students45%
Female51%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian19%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners48%

ScienceThis School
All Students36%
Female45%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian10%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners38%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female51%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian29%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners45%
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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