Desert Ridge Middle School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Grade 8

Reading
 90% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 37% in 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

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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

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