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Mora Independent Schools

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P.O. Box 179
Mora, NM 87732
Mora County
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PH: (505) 387-3110

  • Grades K-12 & ungraded
  • 565 students
  • 5 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 33% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 56% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 32% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 15% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 15% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 47% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 69% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 25% (2008)
 12% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 25% (2008)
 18% (2007)
 9% (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 Students57%
Female42%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students without disabilities62%
Not English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female58%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners72%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female26%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners36%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students33%
Female46%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students without disabilities33%
Not English language learners39%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female27%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students without disabilities30%
Not English language learners35%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female18%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students without disabilities23%
Not English language learners27%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students without disabilities70%
English language learners20%
Not English language learners69%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female46%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners59%

MathThis District
All Students49%
Female55%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners66%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students32%
Female46%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis District
All Students15%
Female14%
Male16%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners21%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female18%
Male11%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students without disabilities17%
English language learners0%
Not English language learners21%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female40%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students without disabilities48%
Not English language learners53%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities40%
Not English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female20%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students without disabilities25%
Not English language learners28%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female78%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students without disabilities74%
Not English language learners82%

ScienceThis District
All Students25%
Female22%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students without disabilities27%
Not English language learners30%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female22%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students without disabilities27%
Not English language learners33%
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
 61% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 29% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 12% (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 Students61%
Female73%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Students without disabilities70%
Not English language learners68%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students29%
Female36%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students without disabilities33%
Not English language learners36%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female41%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities42%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female46%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities46%
Not English language learners48%
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
Hispanic94%56%
White, not Hispanic5%29%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
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$14,060$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional46%57%
Student and staff support20%12%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures23%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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