Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
83% (2008)
49% (2007)
35% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
91% (2008)
90% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
74% (2008)
51% (2007)
32% (2006)
33% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
54% (2008)
39% (2007)
40% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
36% (2008)
31% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
22% (2008)
26% (2007)
32% (2006)
15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
51% (2008)
68% (2007)
40% (2006)
45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
32% (2008)
41% (2007)
23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
32% (2008)
32% (2007)
15% (2006)
9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
47% (2008)
24% (2007)
30% (2006)
27% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
23% (2008)
22% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
26% (2008)
15% (2007)
2% (2006)
16% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% 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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