Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
88% (2011)
89% (2010)
85% (2009)
82% (2008)
80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.
Science
94% (2010)
100% (2009)
98% (2008)
100% (2007)
The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.
Math
73% (2011)
83% (2010)
73% (2009)
80% (2008)
87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 4
Reading
80% (2011)
79% (2010)
79% (2009)
82% (2008)
77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2011.
Science
81% (2011)
90% (2010)
83% (2009)
96% (2008)
85% (2007)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.
Math
78% (2011)
74% (2010)
81% (2009)
86% (2008)
79% (2007)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 5
Reading
86% (2011)
87% (2010)
96% (2009)
86% (2008)
75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2011.
Science
94% (2010)
92% (2009)
75% (2008)
72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.
Math
76% (2011)
87% (2010)
96% (2009)
69% (2008)
62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 42% 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
