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Vista Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 853 students |

PHONE: (505) 527-5800

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4465 Elks Dr.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 34% (2011) 25% (2010) 38% (2009) 37% (2008) 29% (2007) The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011. Science 30% (2010) 40% (2009) 29% (2008) 28% (2007) The state average for Science was 30% in 2010. Math 22% (2011) 24% (2010) 34% (2009) 28% (2008) 22% (2007) The state average for Math was 37% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 7 Reading 42% (2011) 39% (2010) 52% (2009) 43% (2008) 47% (2007) The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011. Science 32% (2011) 31% (2010) 38% (2009) 27% (2008) 30% (2007) The state average for Science was 40% in 2011. Math 26% (2011) 26% (2010) 27% (2009) 21% (2008) 22% (2007) The state average for Math was 38% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 8 Reading 44% (2011) 52% (2010) 56% (2009) 59% (2008) 51% (2007) The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011. Science 27% (2010) 23% (2009) 22% (2008) 24% (2007) The state average for Science was 29% in 2010. Math 30% (2011) 36% (2010) 39% (2009) 39% (2008) 26% (2007) The state average for Math was 41% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 About the Tests In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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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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 6

Reading	This School
All Students	34%
Female	42%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with disabilities	8%
English language learners	17%

Math	This School
All Students	22%
Female	28%
Male	15%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	13%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	42%
Female	47%
Male	35%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	19%

Science	This School
All Students	32%
Female	32%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	11%

Math	This School
All Students	26%
Female	28%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
White	41%
Economically disadvantaged	15%
Students with disabilities	3%
English language learners	11%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	44%
Female	41%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	33%
English language learners	29%

Math	This School
All Students	30%
Female	27%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	24%
American Indian	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	21%
English language learners	17%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and grades 4 and 7 in 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

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