Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
65% (2008)
82% (2007)
68% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
96% (2008)
97% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
56% (2007)
48% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
64% (2008)
62% (2007)
50% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
75% (2008)
79% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
53% (2008)
55% (2007)
34% (2006)
23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
59% (2008)
64% (2007)
48% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
49% (2008)
53% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
36% (2008)
44% (2007)
18% (2006)
33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
49% (2008)
63% (2007)
54% (2006)
61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
44% (2008)
40% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
37% (2008)
24% (2007)
44% (2006)
43% (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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