Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

58% (2008)

68% (2007)

66% (2006)

78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

62% (2008)

63% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math

37% (2008)

40% (2007)

36% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

91% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.
Science

65% (2008)

69% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.
Math

55% (2008)

33% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

83% (2006)

83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

52% (2008)

65% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.
Math

67% (2008)

74% (2007)

44% (2006)

38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 37% 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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