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Belen Consolidated Schools

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520 North Main
Belen, NM 87002
Valencia County
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PH: (505) 966-1003

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4789 students
  • 11 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 60% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 51% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 45% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 32% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 44% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 41% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 23% (2008)
 25% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 44% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 18% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 39% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 20% (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 Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners45%
Not English language learners63%

ScienceThis District
All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Black62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners64%
Not English language learners84%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female36%
Male31%
Black46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners34%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female57%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners16%
Not English language learners50%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female34%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities34%
English language learners14%
Not English language learners35%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners57%

ScienceThis District
All Students44%
Female44%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners27%
Not English language learners46%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female41%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners25%
Not English language learners39%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students41%
Female51%
Male32%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners43%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female20%
Male22%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities23%
English language learners17%
Not English language learners22%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female26%
Male20%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners24%
Not English language learners23%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female47%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities51%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners45%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities26%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners25%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female32%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners19%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female66%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners58%

ScienceThis District
All Students18%
Female13%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learners6%
Not English language learners22%

MathThis District
All Students39%
Female40%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities43%
English language learners22%
Not English language learners44%
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
 49% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 32% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 28% (2008)
 20% (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 Students49%
Female58%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities56%
Not English language learners50%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students32%
Female29%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities37%
Not English language learners33%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Female30%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners33%

MathThis District
All Students28%
Female24%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities31%
Not English language learners28%
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
Hispanic71%56%
White, not Hispanic25%29%
Black, not Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program63%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,241$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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