Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
50% (2011)
37% (2010)
33% (2009)
30% (2008)
31% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
18% (2010)
27% (2009)
25% (2008)
25% (2007)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.
Math
34% (2011)
31% (2010)
31% (2009)
26% (2008)
24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
49% (2011)
39% (2010)
43% (2009)
35% (2008)
40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
39% (2011)
38% (2010)
25% (2009)
24% (2008)
26% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.
Math
35% (2011)
32% (2010)
25% (2009)
21% (2008)
24% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
49% (2011)
46% (2010)
49% (2009)
58% (2008)
51% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.
Science
17% (2010)
26% (2009)
25% (2008)
20% (2007)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.
Math
37% (2011)
37% (2010)
39% (2009)
35% (2008)
36% (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
