Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
62% (2011)
67% (2010)
56% (2009)
65% (2008)
56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
51% (2010)
56% (2009)
52% (2008)
55% (2007)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.
Math
49% (2011)
50% (2010)
52% (2009)
45% (2008)
34% (2007)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
77% (2011)
71% (2010)
71% (2009)
76% (2008)
65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
60% (2011)
60% (2010)
58% (2009)
54% (2008)
47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.
Math
59% (2011)
51% (2010)
45% (2009)
47% (2008)
33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
79% (2011)
87% (2010)
82% (2009)
91% (2008)
73% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.
Science
46% (2010)
51% (2009)
46% (2008)
32% (2007)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.
Math
73% (2011)
68% (2010)
64% (2009)
63% (2008)
41% (2007)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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
