Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

91% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math

62% (2008)

55% (2007)

71% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

80% (2008)

89% (2007)

89% (2006)

80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science

85% (2008)

81% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math

74% (2008)

90% (2007)

97% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

76% (2008)

78% (2007)

76% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

60% (2008)

66% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

72% (2008)

73% (2007)

62% (2006)

40% (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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