Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
87% (2008)
75% (2007)
81% (2006)
87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
94% (2008)
95% (2007)
100% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
82% (2008)
75% (2007)
74% (2006)
73% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
53% (2008)
58% (2007)
62% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
70% (2008)
66% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
47% (2008)
52% (2007)
66% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
65% (2008)
55% (2007)
86% (2006)
81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
46% (2008)
54% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
44% (2008)
39% (2007)
47% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
62% (2008)
51% (2007)
61% (2006)
61% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
35% (2008)
40% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
27% (2008)
31% (2007)
32% (2006)
34% (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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