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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 26% (2007)
 29% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 25% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 10% (2007)
 16% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 39% (2007)
 49% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 17% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 10% (2007)
 12% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 16% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
 21% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students26%
Female38%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian9%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners8%

ScienceThis School
All Students25%
Female29%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian9%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners4%

MathThis School
All Students10%
Female11%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indian0%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female45%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian15%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners33%

ScienceThis School
All Students17%
Female18%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indian5%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners0%

MathThis School
All Students10%
Female9%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indian5%
White11%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners0%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female63%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian15%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners44%

ScienceThis School
All Students16%
Female21%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indian0%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners0%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female24%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian10%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners0%
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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