Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
52% (2008)
81% (2007)
69% (2006)
62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
92% (2008)
100% (2007)
90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
37% (2008)
90% (2007)
67% (2006)
79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
50% (2008)
50% (2007)
49% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
54% (2008)
63% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
27% (2008)
43% (2007)
28% (2006)
54% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
39% (2008)
56% (2007)
43% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
30% (2008)
38% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
28% (2008)
33% (2007)
26% (2006)
29% (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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