Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
50% (2008)
54% (2007)
37% (2006)
49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
79% (2008)
64% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
53% (2008)
48% (2007)
42% (2006)
49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
46% (2008)
47% (2007)
41% (2006)
39% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
46% (2008)
40% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
37% (2008)
38% (2007)
47% (2006)
45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
41% (2008)
50% (2007)
46% (2006)
44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
39% (2008)
35% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
13% (2008)
32% (2007)
34% (2006)
31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
22% (2008)
30% (2007)
33% (2006)
38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
17% (2008)
9% (2007)
21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
6% (2008)
12% (2007)
24% (2006)
21% (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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