Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
55% (2008)
53% (2007)
44% (2006)
52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
89% (2008)
78% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
60% (2008)
42% (2007)
37% (2006)
42% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
52% (2008)
49% (2007)
59% (2006)
47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
49% (2008)
44% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
34% (2008)
39% (2007)
43% (2006)
25% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
63% (2008)
60% (2007)
49% (2006)
61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
47% (2008)
53% (2007)
31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
44% (2008)
45% (2007)
30% (2006)
27% (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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