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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 35% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 11% (2008)
 10% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 14% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 17% (2006)
 16% (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 Students35%
Female40%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners39%

ScienceThis School
All Students18%
Female17%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners22%

MathThis School
All Students11%
Female10%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
American Indiann/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities13%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners13%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female74%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian70%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners61%
Not English language learners70%

ScienceThis School
All Students14%
Female11%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian30%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners19%

MathThis School
All Students19%
Female16%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian40%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners27%
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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