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Loving Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 98
Loving, NM 88256
Eddy County
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PH: (505) 745-2010

  • Grades PK-12
  • 575 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 43% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 41% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 36% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 19% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 29% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 8% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 47% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 14% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 74% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 16% (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 Students43%
Female60%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners46%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female80%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners75%
Not English language learners73%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female20%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female48%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students without disabilities47%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners64%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners46%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female22%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students without disabilities20%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners46%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Female38%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners72%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female33%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners61%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female14%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners44%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students29%
Female46%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners12%
Not English language learners43%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female23%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners33%

MathThis District
All Students8%
Female9%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students without disabilities8%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners14%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female58%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female36%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners58%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female12%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students without disabilities13%
English language learners5%
Not English language learners22%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female86%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students without disabilities76%
English language learners63%
Not English language learners83%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female18%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female36%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners61%
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
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 31% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 20% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 23% (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 Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners63%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students31%
Female30%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Female20%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities21%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners30%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female25%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners44%
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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic77%56%
White, not Hispanic23%29%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program98%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,469$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%57%
Student and staff support11%12%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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