Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

28% (2008)

23% (2007)

32% (2006)

33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

23% (2008)

20% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math

11% (2008)

13% (2007)

11% (2006)

7% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

28% (2008)

31% (2007)

48% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.
Science

16% (2008)

13% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.
Math

11% (2008)

7% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

46% (2008)

48% (2007)

43% (2006)

49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

9% (2008)

16% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.
Math

15% (2008)

14% (2007)

14% (2006)

9% (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
See New Mexico's state standards
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