Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

40% (2008)

50% (2007)

34% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science

61% (2008)

47% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math

38% (2008)

39% (2007)

25% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

39% (2008)

34% (2007)

40% (2006)

38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science

28% (2008)

18% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math

22% (2008)

16% (2007)

21% (2006)

19% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

29% (2008)

56% (2007)

44% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

26% (2008)

42% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

11% (2008)

21% (2007)

24% (2006)

8% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% 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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