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Estancia Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 68
Estancia, NM 87016
Torrance County
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PH: (505) 384-2001

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1013 students
  • 6 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 98% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 53% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 38% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 22% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 57% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 21% (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 Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners72%
Not English language learners83%

ScienceThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Students without disabilities98%
English language learners100%
Not English language learners97%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female80%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners67%
Not English language learners71%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female60%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners53%
Not English language learners67%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female29%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners42%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female60%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners47%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female68%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis District
All Students35%
Female28%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners22%
Not English language learners43%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female13%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female50%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners65%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female42%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities44%
Not English language learners46%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female42%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students without disabilities48%
Not English language learners52%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female73%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners69%
Not English language learners68%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners34%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female27%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners34%
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
 34% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 34% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 40% (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 Students34%
Female48%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners35%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners34%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female26%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female31%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners25%
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 teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic51%56%
White, not Hispanic45%29%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%11%
Black, not Hispanic1%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 program69%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,905$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration14%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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