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Las Cruces 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

505 South Main
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Dona Ana County
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PH: (505) 527-5800

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
24,271 students
40 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

62% (2008)

54% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

82% (2008)

80% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

47% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

52% (2008)

57% (2007)

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

Science

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

47% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

52% (2008)

51% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

41% (2008)

37% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

39% (2008)

32% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science

29% (2008)

31% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

25% (2008)

23% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

44% (2008)

47% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

33% (2008)

30% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

25% (2008)

27% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

60% (2008)

55% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

24% (2008)

24% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

31% (2007)

28% (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	62%
Female	66%
Male	58%
Black	64%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	74%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	68%
English language learners	49%
Not English language learners	66%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black	86%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	78%
American Indian	95%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	78%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Students with disabilities	71%
Students without disabilities	85%
English language learners	57%
Not English language learners	90%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	43%
Black	39%
Asian	59%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	42%
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	48%
English language learners	48%
Not English language learners	42%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	58%
Male	47%
Black	48%
Asian	82%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	61%
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	67%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	58%
English language learners	42%
Not English language learners	55%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	55%
Male	57%
Black	51%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	61%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	73%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	60%
English language learners	39%
Not English language learners	61%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	38%
Black	20%
Asian	68%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	39%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	41%
English language learners	31%
Not English language learners	39%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	53%
Black	62%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	41%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	37%
Not English language learners	61%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	49%
Male	56%
Black	60%
Asian	87%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	29%
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	40%
Not English language learners	55%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	39%
Male	43%
Black	52%
Asian	78%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	41%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	30%
Not English language learners	44%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	32%
Black	39%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	50%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	44%
English language learners	20%
Not English language learners	42%

Science	This District
All Students	29%
Female	27%
Male	30%
Black	22%
Asian	50%
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	19%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	32%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	31%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	25%
Male	24%
Black	7%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	38%
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	27%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	39%
Black	36%
Asian	35%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	13%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	45%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	31%
Black	19%
Asian	24%
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	6%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	37%
English language learners	19%
Not English language learners	35%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	24%
Male	25%
Black	23%
Asian	24%
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	6%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	12%
Not English language learners	27%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	53%
Black	58%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	73%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Not economically disadvantaged	75%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	62%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	23%
Male	25%
Black	13%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	36%
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	26%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	26%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	35%
Black	20%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	46%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	38%
English language learners	15%
Not English language learners	36%

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

50% (2008)

50% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

41% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

32% (2007)

34% (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	50%
Female	56%
Male	44%
Black	46%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	30%
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	51%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	41%
Female	38%
Male	43%
Black	29%
Asian	73%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	40%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	46%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	42%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	38%
Male	40%
Black	27%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	10%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	44%
English language learners	7%
Not English language learners	39%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	32%
Male	35%
Black	27%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	10%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	38%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	35%

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	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	71%	56%
White, not Hispanic	24%	29%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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	52%	61%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,977	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	62%	57%
Student and staff support	12%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	15%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >