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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 59% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 66% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 39% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 37% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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  NMHSSA 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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian53%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities67%
Not English language learners60%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students39%
Female37%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian42%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities44%
Not English language learners40%

ScienceThis School
All Students39%
Female35%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian32%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities45%
Not English language learners40%

MathThis School
All Students37%
Female30%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian42%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities43%
Not English language learners37%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • 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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