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Highland Junior High School

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 7 Reading 53% (2008) 56% (2007) 52% (2006) 40% (2005) The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008. Science 26% (2008) 29% (2007) 25% (2006) The state average for Science was 33% in 2008. Math 37% (2008) 29% (2007) 21% (2006) The state average for Math was 29% in 2008. Source: NM PED, 2007-2008 Grade 8 Reading 61% (2008) 65% (2007) 52% (2006) 50% (2005) The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008. Science 28% (2008) 24% (2007) 18% (2006) The state average for Science was 26% in 2008. Math 60% (2008) 43% (2007) 21% (2006) 19% (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 Compare with test results from nearby schools
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NMSBA 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 7

Reading	This School
All Students	53%
Female	60%
Male	45%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	33%
Not English language learners	57%

Science	This School
All Students	26%
Female	27%
Male	25%
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	28%
English language learners	9%
Not English language learners	29%

Math	This School
All Students	37%
Female	39%
Male	35%
Black	27%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Not economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	39%
English language learners	16%
Not English language learners	41%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	57%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Not economically disadvantaged	70%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	46%
Not English language learners	64%

Science	This School
All Students	28%
Female	23%
Male	32%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Not economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	30%
English language learners	10%
Not English language learners	32%

Math	This School
All Students	60%
Female	66%
Male	55%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	55%
American Indian	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Not economically disadvantaged	69%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students without disabilities	64%
English language learners	52%
Not English language learners	62%

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.