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Las Vegas City Public Schools

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901 Douglas Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
San Miguel County
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PH: (505) 454-5700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2119 students
  • 9 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 54% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 36% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 29% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 48% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 26% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 20% (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 Students61%
Female69%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners58%
Not English language learners66%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities82%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners87%
Not English language learners85%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female24%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners28%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female54%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners42%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners44%
Not English language learners69%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female20%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities22%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners25%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners64%
Not English language learners74%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female51%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners68%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners34%
Not English language learners45%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students29%
Female32%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners31%
Not English language learners25%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female29%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners27%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female19%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners11%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female61%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners73%
Not English language learners12%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female39%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners11%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female28%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners9%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female65%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners73%
Not English language learners32%

ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female24%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities29%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners8%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female35%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners13%
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
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 30% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 26% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 30% (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 Students54%
Female58%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners64%
Not English language learners38%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students30%
Female24%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners15%

ScienceThis District
All Students28%
Female30%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners34%
Not English language learners19%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female23%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners34%
Not English language learners14%
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
Hispanic86%56%
White, not Hispanic11%29%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
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 program64%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,522$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%57%
Student and staff support9%12%
Administration15%12%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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