Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
70% (2008)
48% (2007)
51% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
83% (2008)
74% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
35% (2008)
41% (2007)
44% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
60% (2008)
57% (2007)
62% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
53% (2008)
65% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
32% (2008)
43% (2007)
52% (2006)
28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
57% (2008)
62% (2007)
54% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
44% (2008)
54% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
33% (2008)
45% (2007)
23% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
38% (2008)
29% (2007)
45% (2006)
46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
39% (2008)
35% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
28% (2008)
19% (2007)
32% (2006)
32% (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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