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Carlsbad Municipal Schools

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408 North Canyon St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Eddy County
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PH: (505) 234-3300

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 5995 students
  • 16 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 62% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 63% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 42% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 27% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 34% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 27% (2006)
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

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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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners63%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities89%
English language learners54%
Not English language learners87%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female48%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners47%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners54%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners61%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female44%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners43%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners69%

ScienceThis District
All Students63%
Female59%
Male66%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners64%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female53%
Male51%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners53%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners42%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female28%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities35%
Not English language learners31%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female28%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities31%
Not English language learners27%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female58%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities63%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female36%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female38%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities48%
Not English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female78%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities78%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female29%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities37%
Not English language learners33%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female43%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners41%
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

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 54% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 47% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 39% (2006)
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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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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 District
All Students54%
Female64%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities64%
Not English language learners54%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students47%
Female45%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities56%
Not English language learners47%

ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female38%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners43%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female40%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities45%
Not English language learners38%
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic49%56%
White, not Hispanic47%29%
Black, not Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program56%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,161$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support11%12%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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