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Jal Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NMSBA Results
NMSBA Results By Subgroup
NMHSSA Results
NMHSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 1386
Jal, NM 88252
Lea County
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PH: (505) 395-2101

Grades PK-12
414 students
3 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

73% (2008)

81% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

100% (2008)

95% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

87% (2008)

60% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

44% (2008)

76% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

44% (2008)

93% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

79% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

32% (2008)

42% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

26% (2008)

39% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

26% (2008)

39% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

19% (2008)

36% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science

12% (2008)

52% (2007)

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

Math

8% (2008)

28% (2007)

4% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

38% (2008)

21% (2007)

6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

17% (2008)

14% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2008)

59% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

4% (2008)

6% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math

14% (2008)

25% (2007)

7% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	91%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	73%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	85%

Science	This District
All Students	100%
Female	100%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	100%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	100%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Students without disabilities	100%
English language learners	100%
Not English language learners	100%

Math	This District
All Students	87%
Female	82%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Students without disabilities	89%
English language learners	80%
Not English language learners	90%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students without disabilities	46%
Not English language learners	44%

Science	This District
All Students	44%
Female	28%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students without disabilities	49%
Not English language learners	47%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	56%
Male	62%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students without disabilities	60%
Not English language learners	65%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	32%
Female	37%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	42%
Students without disabilities	36%
Not English language learners	33%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	26%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Not economically disadvantaged	25%
Students without disabilities	24%
Not English language learners	30%

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	26%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	36%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students without disabilities	28%
Not English language learners	30%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	19%
Female	30%
Male	13%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
White	27%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students without disabilities	25%
Not English language learners	21%

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	20%
Male	6%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	7%
American Indian	n/a
White	18%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students without disabilities	15%
Not English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	8%
Female	20%
Male	0%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	14%
American Indian	n/a
White	0%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students without disabilities	10%
Not English language learners	8%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	67%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students without disabilities	54%
Not English language learners	65%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	50%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students without disabilities	38%
Not English language learners	40%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	17%
Male	17%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian	n/a
White	13%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	20%
Students without disabilities	17%
Not English language learners	20%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	71%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	59%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students without disabilities	72%
Not English language learners	62%

Science	This District
All Students	4%
Female	7%
Male	0%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	6%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Not economically disadvantaged	0%
Students without disabilities	4%
Not English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	21%
Male	7%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	9%
Students without disabilities	16%
Not English language learners	19%

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

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

52% (2008)

33% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

28% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

17% (2007)

32% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	56%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	70%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	61%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	28%
Female	25%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	28%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	33%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	19%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students without disabilities	37%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	44%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	13%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	33%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	39%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	58%	56%
White, not Hispanic	41%	29%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	55%	61%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,201	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	57%	57%
Student and staff support	5%	12%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	26%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >