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Lovington Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 1537
Lovington, NM 88260
Lea County
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PH: (505) 739-2200

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3163 students
  • 10 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 41% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 32% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 18% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 36% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 13% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 43% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 43% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 59% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 23% (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%
Female68%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners41%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners60%
Not English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female48%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners46%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female45%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners46%

ScienceThis District
All Students32%
Female33%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners38%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female21%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
American Indiann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners11%
Not English language learners20%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female64%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners61%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female41%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners45%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female37%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners34%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Female43%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female31%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students13%
Female17%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
American Indiann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities14%
English language learners2%
Not English language learners18%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female64%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners61%

ScienceThis District
All Students43%
Female46%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners49%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners49%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners66%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female22%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities25%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners27%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female32%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities32%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners34%
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
 49% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 20% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 27% (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 Students49%
Female56%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners50%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students20%
Female12%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities22%
Not English language learners21%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female21%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities26%
Not English language learners25%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female25%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners34%
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 teacher1715

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic70%56%
White, not Hispanic27%29%
Black, not Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
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 program56%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,443$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support14%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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