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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 71% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 36% (2006)
 47% (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 Students88%
Female100%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students without disabilities90%
Not English language learners88%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students71%
Female82%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students without disabilities71%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female71%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students without disabilities58%
Not English language learners56%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female59%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students without disabilities58%
Not English language learners53%
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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