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Roswell Independent Schools

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P.O. Box 1437
Roswell, NM 88201
Chaves County
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PH: (505) 627-2511

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9552 students
  • 22 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 54% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 48% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 46% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 47% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 52% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 30% (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 Students69%
Female75%
Male63%
Black58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities73%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners73%

ScienceThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities87%
English language learners68%
Not English language learners88%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female46%
Male47%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners33%
Not English language learners49%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female57%
Male51%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners56%

ScienceThis District
All Students48%
Female46%
Male49%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners51%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female47%
Male40%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners39%
Not English language learners44%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners61%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female38%
Male47%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female44%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners48%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female51%
Male44%
Black26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners31%
Not English language learners49%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female25%
Male28%
Black5%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners10%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female29%
Male29%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities30%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners30%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female52%
Male52%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities54%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners54%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female39%
Male41%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners23%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female39%
Male37%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities39%
English language learners29%
Not English language learners39%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners73%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female26%
Male33%
Black16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners31%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male45%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners41%
Not English language learners42%
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
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 35% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

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

Math
 42% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 46% (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 Students55%
Female59%
Male51%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learners43%
Not English language learners56%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students35%
Female28%
Male44%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners36%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female29%
Male39%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners34%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female41%
Male43%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners43%
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 teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic64%56%
White, not Hispanic32%29%
Black, not Hispanic3%3%
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 program81%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,052$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures18%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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