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Los Lunas Public Schools

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P.O. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Valencia County
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PH: (505) 866-8231

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 8603 students
  • 22 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 57% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 43% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 27% (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
 53% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 32% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 22% (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%
Female67%
Male55%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian58%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners47%
Not English language learners66%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
Black79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian82%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners61%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female41%
Male38%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian40%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners43%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian56%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners61%

ScienceThis District
All Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian59%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners42%
Not English language learners60%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian44%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners47%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
Black30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian53%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female43%
Male47%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian50%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners24%
Not English language learners50%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female36%
Male38%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian40%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners40%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male35%
Black39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian38%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners46%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female21%
Male26%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian21%
White35%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners27%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female25%
Male25%
Black6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian26%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners27%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female62%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indian45%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female33%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian20%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners38%

MathThis District
All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian21%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners27%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female77%
Male63%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian56%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities79%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners76%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female30%
Male33%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian29%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners36%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male31%
Black29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian29%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners37%
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
 40% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 21% (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 Students40%
Female48%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian33%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners41%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students36%
Female38%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian35%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities40%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian22%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners31%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female23%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian22%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities28%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners26%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic65%56%
White, not Hispanic26%29%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%11%
Black, not Hispanic2%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program67%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,416$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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