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Los Alamos 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 90
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Los Alamos County
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PH: (505) 663-2230

Grades PK-12
3453 students
7 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

88% (2008)

77% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

98% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

74% (2008)

71% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

79% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

64% (2008)

74% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

85% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)

74% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

64% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

74% (2008)

74% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science

68% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

74% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2008)

76% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

71% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

55% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

77% (2008)

90% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

62% (2008)

72% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math

69% (2008)

70% (2007)

54% (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	88%
Female	89%
Male	87%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	79%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Students with disabilities	63%
Students without disabilities	93%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	89%

Science	This District
All Students	98%
Female	98%
Male	98%
Black	n/a
Asian	96%
Hispanic	96%
American Indian	n/a
White	98%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Students with disabilities	93%
Students without disabilities	99%
English language learners	94%
Not English language learners	98%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	91%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	37%
Students without disabilities	82%
English language learners	69%
Not English language learners	75%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	82%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic	64%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	79%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	64%
Not English language learners	79%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	85%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	74%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	60%
Students without disabilities	88%
English language learners	64%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	62%
Male	66%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	71%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	64%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Students with disabilities	48%
Students without disabilities	94%
Not English language learners	86%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	84%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	84%
Hispanic	71%
American Indian	n/a
White	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	83%
Students with disabilities	54%
Students without disabilities	90%
Not English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	74%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	71%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	83%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	82%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	82%
Not English language learners	74%

Science	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	75%
Not English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	63%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	77%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	63%
Not English language learners	56%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black	n/a
Asian	86%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	72%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	67%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	72%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	67%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	76%
Not English language learners	70%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	79%
Hispanic	75%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Students with disabilities	32%
Students without disabilities	86%
Not English language learners	77%

Science	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	64%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	65%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	71%
Not English language learners	62%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	70%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	93%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	78%
Not English language learners	69%

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

74% (2008)

76% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

73% (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	74%
Female	78%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Not economically disadvantaged	74%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	81%
Not English language learners	74%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	79%
Not English language learners	72%

Science	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	85%
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	70%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	92%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students without disabilities	77%
Not English language learners	70%

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

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	74%	29%
Hispanic	19%	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%

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	n/a	61%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$10,107	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	57%
Student and staff support	15%	12%
Administration	12%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >