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Magdalena Municipal Schools

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P.O. Box 24
Magdalena, NM 87825
Socorro County
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PH: (505) 854-2241

  • Grades PK-12
  • 454 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 32% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 24% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 29% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 35% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 27% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 28% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 9% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 13% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 39% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 7% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 14% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 53% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 17% (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 Students32%
Female35%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female70%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian37%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners81%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female35%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian16%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners56%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students24%
Female20%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian0%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students without disabilities26%
Not English language learners32%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female10%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian0%
White40%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students without disabilities19%
Not English language learners24%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female20%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indian0%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities23%
Not English language learners28%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students35%
Female15%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian7%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female0%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian7%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners41%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female8%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students28%
Female39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners41%

ScienceThis District
All Students9%
Female13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students without disabilities12%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners14%

MathThis District
All Students13%
Female17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students without disabilities16%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners18%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female50%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian20%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners53%

ScienceThis District
All Students7%
Female20%
Male0%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students without disabilities8%
Not English language learners11%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female30%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students without disabilities16%
Not English language learners21%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female61%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian38%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners70%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female33%
Male10%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian5%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female33%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian14%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities36%
English language learners13%
Not English language learners39%
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
 63% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 48% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

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

Math
 56% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 48% (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 Students63%
Female67%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners73%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students48%
Female40%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students without disabilities52%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female20%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students without disabilities35%
Not English language learners36%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female53%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students without disabilities65%
Not English language learners64%
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
American Indian/Alaskan Native47%11%
Hispanic29%56%
White, not Hispanic22%29%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%1%
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 program98%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$19,291$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%57%
Student and staff support10%12%
Administration8%12%
Other expenditures14%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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