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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 22% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 20% (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

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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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian41%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners55%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis School
All Students30%
Female35%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian19%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners33%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female24%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian13%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners24%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female76%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian51%
White85%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners61%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis School
All Students26%
Female26%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian14%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female44%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian23%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners43%
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  

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