Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

55% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science

77% (2008)

73% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math

22% (2008)

34% (2007)

45% (2006)

25% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

57% (2008)

60% (2007)

62% (2006)

58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math

43% (2008)

46% (2007)

36% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

67% (2008)

64% (2007)

72% (2006)

70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

49% (2008)

56% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

45% (2008)

44% (2007)

38% (2006)

23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% 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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