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Gallup-McKinley Cty Schools

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P.O. Box 1318
Gallup, NM 87305
McKinley County
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PH: (505) 721-1051

  • Grades PK-12
  • 12,227 students
  • 37 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 36% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 32% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 34% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 19% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 29% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 23% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 37% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 15% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 55% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 20% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 11% (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 Students36%
Female44%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian30%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners48%

ScienceThis District
All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian64%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities51%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners65%
Not English language learners71%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female26%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian19%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners28%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students32%
Female37%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian27%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian20%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian19%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners28%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students34%
Female39%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian28%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners46%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female17%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian13%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities20%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners32%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female22%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian19%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners30%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students29%
Female33%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian22%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis District
All Students23%
Female24%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian17%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities24%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners33%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female22%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian15%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners31%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students37%
Female42%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian31%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Female13%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian11%
White45%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners22%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female19%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian17%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners27%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female59%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian51%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners68%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female16%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian15%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners26%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female19%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian18%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners28%
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
 36% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 22% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 17% (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 Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian34%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners50%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students22%
Female19%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian19%
White56%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities1%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners31%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female18%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian18%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female15%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian15%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities20%
English language learners5%
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 teacher1315

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native82%11%
Hispanic11%56%
White, not Hispanic6%29%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program74%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,817$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%57%
Student and staff support15%12%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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