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Raton Public Schools

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 940
Raton, NM 87740
Colfax County
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PH: (505) 445-9111

Grades PK-12
1404 students
6 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

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

Science

94% (2008)

98% (2007)

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

Math

45% (2008)

63% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

52% (2008)

54% (2007)

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

Science

56% (2008)

60% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

41% (2008)

40% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

62% (2008)

62% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

50% (2008)

48% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

48% (2008)

32% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

37% (2008)

38% (2007)

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

Science

25% (2008)

39% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

19% (2008)

22% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

60% (2008)

51% (2007)

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

Science

50% (2008)

39% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

29% (2008)

15% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2008)

56% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

33% (2008)

22% (2007)

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

Math

43% (2008)

30% (2007)

24% (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	70%
Female	81%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Students with disabilities	46%
Students without disabilities	77%
English language learners	62%
Not English language learners	74%

Science	This District
All Students	94%
Female	92%
Male	95%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	90%
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Students with disabilities	89%
Students without disabilities	95%
English language learners	92%
Not English language learners	95%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	56%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	47%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	68%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students without disabilities	53%
Not English language learners	54%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	66%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Not economically disadvantaged	72%
Students without disabilities	55%
Not English language learners	57%

Math	This District
All Students	41%
Female	41%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Students without disabilities	41%
Not English language learners	42%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	62%
Female	54%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	67%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	37%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students without disabilities	52%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	57%

Math	This District
All Students	48%
Female	39%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	68%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	26%
Not English language learners	59%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	37%
Female	49%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	42%
English language learners	18%
Not English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	25%
Female	30%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	29%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	32%

Math	This District
All Students	19%
Female	18%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	35%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	21%
English language learners	5%
Not English language learners	26%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	65%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	71%
Students without disabilities	62%
English language learners	35%
Not English language learners	71%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	46%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Not economically disadvantaged	60%
Students without disabilities	51%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	58%

Math	This District
All Students	29%
Female	37%
Male	19%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	43%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	24%
Not English language learners	31%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students without disabilities	67%
English language learners	32%
Not English language learners	80%

Science	This District
All Students	33%
Female	33%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Not economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	34%
English language learners	7%
Not English language learners	43%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	40%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	63%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	47%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	54%

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

52% (2008)

69% (2007)

72% (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

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

Math

39% (2008)

49% (2007)

37% (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	52%
Female	50%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	50%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Not economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	62%
Not English language learners	52%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	44%
Female	35%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	50%
Not English language learners	46%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	26%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Not economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not English language learners	40%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	46%
Not English language learners	41%

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	14	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	62%	56%
White, not Hispanic	37%	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%

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	53%	61%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,352	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	57%
Student and staff support	10%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >