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Grants-Cibola County Schools

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P.O. Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
Cibola County
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PH: (505) 285-2603

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3731 students
  • 12 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 49% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 43% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 39% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

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

Science
 17% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 46% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

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

Math
 21% (2008)
 12% (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 Students49%
Female54%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian36%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian64%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners59%
Not English language learners82%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female26%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian14%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners31%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female47%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian30%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female34%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian20%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners45%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female30%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian20%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners22%
Not English language learners35%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian36%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian35%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners24%
Not English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female40%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian29%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female42%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian29%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female23%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian12%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners30%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female24%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian18%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners29%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students37%
Female36%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian29%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners42%

ScienceThis District
All Students17%
Female11%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian9%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners20%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female13%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian8%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian39%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners51%

ScienceThis District
All Students13%
Female8%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian7%
White16%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners2%
Not English language learners15%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female21%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian16%
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners25%
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
 41% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 52% (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
 23% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 19% (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 Students41%
Female47%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian34%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners43%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students22%
Female23%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian14%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners24%

ScienceThis District
All Students23%
Female19%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian15%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners25%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female17%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian12%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners7%
Not English language learners20%
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
American Indian/Alaskan Native41%11%
Hispanic39%56%
White, not Hispanic18%29%
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 program67%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,805$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration8%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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