Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
81% (2008)
63% (2007)
80% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
100% (2008)
94% (2007)
95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
68% (2008)
59% (2007)
79% (2006)
72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
65% (2008)
85% (2007)
80% (2006)
84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
90% (2008)
95% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
63% (2008)
87% (2007)
72% (2006)
69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
86% (2008)
85% (2007)
80% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
84% (2008)
88% (2007)
68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
87% (2008)
69% (2007)
71% (2006)
62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
78% (2008)
66% (2007)
72% (2006)
93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
56% (2008)
67% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
56% (2008)
66% (2007)
72% (2006)
65% (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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