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Melrose Public Schools

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P.O. Box 275
Melrose, NM 88124
Curry County
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PH: (505) 253-4269

  • Grades PK-12
  • 220 students
  • 3 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 94% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 50% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 90% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 47% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 53% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 21% (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 Students82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners82%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners100%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Not English language learners82%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students without disabilities53%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students without disabilities93%
Not English language learners94%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities53%
Not English language learners50%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Students without disabilities83%
Not English language learners67%

ScienceThis District
All Students93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Students without disabilities100%
Not English language learners93%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners53%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities50%
Not English language learners50%

ScienceThis District
All Students90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners90%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities40%
Not English language learners40%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities54%
Not English language learners47%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners53%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Students without disabilities54%
Not English language learners47%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female86%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female36%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White33%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students without disabilities32%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female50%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White43%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students without disabilities41%
Not English language learners38%
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
 44% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 20% (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 Students44%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners44%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students44%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners44%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities47%
Not English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White47%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students without disabilities47%
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 teacher1015

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%29%
Hispanic15%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native3%11%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program45%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,496$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%57%
Student and staff support8%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures25%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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