Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
67% (2008)
25% (2007)
38% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
82% (2008)
69% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
37% (2008)
25% (2007)
19% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
21% (2008)
24% (2007)
29% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
13% (2008)
29% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
7% (2008)
14% (2007)
21% (2006)
18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
39% (2008)
57% (2007)
56% (2006)
62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
22% (2008)
29% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
17% (2008)
21% (2007)
19% (2006)
14% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
30% (2008)
46% (2007)
47% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
20% (2008)
39% (2007)
12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
10% (2008)
39% (2007)
24% (2006)
22% (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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