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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Reading
 46% (2007)
 48% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 48% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 34% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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

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  NMSBA 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 9
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female52%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian40%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities11%

ScienceThis School
All Students48%
Female44%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian36%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities14%

MathThis School
All Students36%
Female35%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian36%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities3%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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  

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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 53% (2007)
 66% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 34% (2007)
 37% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • 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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

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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 Students53%
Female64%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian63%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female35%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian31%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities10%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • 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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