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Lake Arthur Municipal Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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700 Brdway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
Chaves County
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PH: (505) 365-2000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 161 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

Science
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 27% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2011.

Science
 60% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 18% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

Math
 60% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 18% (2009)
 10% (2008)
 15% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
 27% (2010)
 25% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2011.

Science
 27% (2010)
 8% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
 46% (2010)
 17% (2009)
 23% (2008)
 17% (2007)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 30% (2011)
 18% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Science
 0% (2010)
 20% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

Math
 30% (2011)
 9% (2010)
 7% (2009)
 8% (2008)
 20% (2007)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
Data not available for this district (2011)
 36% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Science
Data not available for this district (2011)
 14% (2010)
 0% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

Math
Data not available for this district (2011)
 7% (2010)
 10% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 11% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 54% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.

Science
 0% (2010)
 18% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

Math
 39% (2011)
 15% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 31% (2007)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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

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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
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
Subgroup results not available

ScienceThis District
Subgroup results not available

MathThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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
 46% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 62% (2009)
 67% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Social Studies
 46% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 8% (2009)
 75% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

Science
 18% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 8% (2009)
 42% (2008)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

Math
 46% (2011)
Data not available for this district (2010)
 8% (2009)
 58% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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
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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 Students46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher715
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic71%56%
White, not Hispanic29%29%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program87%62%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,049$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%57%
Student and staff support10%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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