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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NMSBA Results
NMSBA Results By Subgroup
NMHSSA Results
NMHSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

P.O. Box 440
Questa, NM 87556
Taos County
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PH: (505) 586-0421

Grades PK-12
515 students
7 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2008)

61% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

83% (2008)

86% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

23% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

29% (2008)

72% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

32% (2008)

71% (2007)

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

Math

15% (2008)

36% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

61% (2008)

66% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

49% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

44% (2008)

32% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

40% (2008)

35% (2007)

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

Science

16% (2008)

35% (2007)

11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

12% (2008)

22% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

39% (2008)

35% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

19% (2008)

18% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

17% (2008)

16% (2007)

7% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

44% (2008)

42% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

6% (2008)

15% (2007)

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

Math

13% (2008)

17% (2007)

19% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	47%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Students without disabilities	63%
English language learners	61%

Science	This District
All Students	83%
Female	68%
Male	100%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Students without disabilities	84%
English language learners	83%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	26%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	28%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	29%
Female	35%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students without disabilities	32%
English language learners	28%

Science	This District
All Students	32%
Female	29%
Male	35%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students without disabilities	36%
English language learners	31%

Math	This District
All Students	15%
Female	18%
Male	12%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Students without disabilities	16%
English language learners	10%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Students without disabilities	70%
English language learners	58%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	62%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	65%
Students without disabilities	75%
English language learners	63%

Math	This District
All Students	44%
Female	46%
Male	40%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Students without disabilities	50%
English language learners	37%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	39%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Students without disabilities	43%
English language learners	36%

Science	This District
All Students	16%
Female	8%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Students without disabilities	19%
English language learners	9%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	15%
Male	8%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Students without disabilities	14%
English language learners	14%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	20%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	19%
Female	13%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Students without disabilities	24%
English language learners	18%

Math	This District
All Students	17%
Female	20%
Male	14%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Students without disabilities	21%
English language learners	15%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	50%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Students without disabilities	45%
English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	6%
Female	13%
Male	0%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	7%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	6%
Students without disabilities	7%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	13%
Female	13%
Male	13%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Students without disabilities	13%
English language learners	7%

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

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

51% (2008)

32% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

19% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

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

Math

11% (2008)

27% (2007)

11% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	41%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students without disabilities	57%
Not English language learners	51%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	19%
Female	9%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Students without disabilities	21%
Not English language learners	20%

Science	This District
All Students	30%
Female	27%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students without disabilities	36%
Not English language learners	29%

Math	This District
All Students	11%
Female	14%
Male	7%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students without disabilities	14%
Not English language learners	11%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	10	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	81%	56%
White, not Hispanic	17%	29%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	86%	61%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,222	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	52%	57%
Student and staff support	8%	12%
Administration	19%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >