Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
30% (2008)
26% (2007)
20% (2006)
28% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
47% (2008)
47% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
24% (2008)
20% (2007)
23% (2006)
16% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
20% (2008)
27% (2007)
27% (2006)
18% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
13% (2008)
13% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
4% (2008)
15% (2007)
14% (2006)
6% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
19% (2008)
36% (2007)
32% (2006)
33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
16% (2008)
11% (2007)
11% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
8% (2008)
15% (2007)
5% (2006)
4% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
22% (2008)
19% (2007)
28% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
9% (2008)
13% (2007)
4% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
8% (2008)
5% (2007)
6% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% 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
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