Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
42% (2008)
58% (2007)
76% (2006)
74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
79% (2008)
91% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
25% (2008)
51% (2007)
44% (2006)
65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
63% (2008)
82% (2007)
74% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
67% (2008)
75% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
49% (2008)
64% (2007)
59% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
71% (2008)
67% (2007)
52% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
59% (2008)
57% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
35% (2008)
33% (2007)
28% (2006)
46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
71% (2008)
72% (2007)
71% (2006)
80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
68% (2008)
48% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
57% (2008)
56% (2007)
52% (2006)
46% (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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