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Espanola Public Schools

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714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
Rio Arriba County
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PH: (505) 753-2254

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4553 students
  • 17 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 53% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 43% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 35% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 9% (2008)
 8% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 15% (2008)
 4% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 39% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 5% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 7% (2008)
 7% (2007)
 6% (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 Students53%
Female64%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian74%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female79%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian96%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners70%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female45%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian52%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners58%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female51%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian52%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners58%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners55%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female29%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female50%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian65%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners31%
Not English language learners64%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female30%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian30%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian35%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners34%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Female37%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian50%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners47%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female17%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian8%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian25%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners37%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female44%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students9%
Female11%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities9%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners9%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female18%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female47%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian39%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities43%
Not English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students5%
Female4%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities6%
Not English language learners5%

MathThis District
All Students7%
Female6%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities7%
Not English language learners7%
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
 39% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 27% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 16% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 17% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 15% (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 Students39%
Female39%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian36%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities42%
Not English language learners39%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students27%
Female19%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian18%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities29%
Not English language learners27%

ScienceThis District
All Students16%
Female10%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian9%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities17%
Not English language learners16%

MathThis District
All Students17%
Female10%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian9%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities18%
Not English language learners17%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic90%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native6%11%
White, not Hispanic3%29%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
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 program96%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,577$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional50%57%
Student and staff support15%12%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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