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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 85% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 78% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 68% (2005)
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.

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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 School
All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities88%
Not English language learners85%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students78%
Female76%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asian84%
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities81%
Not English language learners78%

ScienceThis School
All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities73%
Not English language learners71%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female81%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Hispanic61%
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities82%
Not English language learners79%
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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