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Dora Municipal Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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101 School Rd
Dora, NM 88115
Roosevelt County
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PH: (505) 477-2216

  • Grades PK-12
  • 246 students
  • 2 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

Science
 93% (2010)
 100% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Math
 50% (2011)
 43% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 25% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 28% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2011.

Science
 22% (2011)
 67% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

Math
 17% (2011)
 80% (2010)
 26% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2011)
 63% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2011.

Science
 37% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math
 75% (2011)
 37% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 30% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 56% (2011)
 50% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Science
 20% (2010)
 23% (2009)
 6% (2008)
 13% (2007)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

Math
 44% (2011)
 35% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 35% (2009)
 44% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Science
 44% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 6% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

Math
 35% (2011)
 25% (2010)
 18% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 36% (2011)
 37% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

Science
 5% (2010)
 20% (2009)
 14% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

Math
 29% (2011)
 26% (2010)
 35% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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 Students45%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White25%

MathThis District
All Students17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White17%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female90%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female70%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students56%
Female55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White40%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White35%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a

MathThis District
All Students29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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
 56% (2011)
 60% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Social Studies
 44% (2011)
 37% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 31% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

Science
 36% (2011)
 33% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 13% (2008)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

Math
 53% (2011)
 43% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 21% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district
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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 Students56%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students44%
Female31%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female19%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White41%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1215
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic74%29%
Hispanic26%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program43%62%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,034$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%57%
Student and staff support6%12%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures27%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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