Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
44% (2008)
59% (2007)
61% (2006)
65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
72% (2008)
78% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
28% (2008)
47% (2007)
57% (2006)
51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
57% (2008)
70% (2007)
65% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
52% (2008)
58% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
40% (2008)
49% (2007)
40% (2006)
40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
47% (2008)
60% (2007)
62% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
34% (2008)
40% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
38% (2008)
34% (2007)
42% (2006)
27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
45% (2008)
56% (2007)
55% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
28% (2008)
58% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
35% (2008)
26% (2007)
34% (2006)
20% (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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