Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
50% (2008)
77% (2007)
81% (2006)
78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
86% (2008)
96% (2007)
96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
46% (2008)
69% (2007)
42% (2006)
37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
84% (2008)
65% (2007)
92% (2006)
84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
88% (2008)
62% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
58% (2007)
54% (2006)
63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
69% (2008)
83% (2007)
82% (2006)
83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
52% (2008)
57% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
38% (2008)
35% (2007)
36% (2006)
61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
70% (2008)
58% (2007)
81% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
48% (2008)
42% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
39% (2008)
46% (2007)
48% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% 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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