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University Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 426 students |

PHONE: (505) 527-5800

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2005 S. Locust St.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 3 Reading 48% (2011) 58% (2010) 54% (2009) 56% (2008) 53% (2007) The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011. Science 90% (2010) 78% (2009) 84% (2008) 80% (2007) The state average for Science was 83% in 2010. Math 34% (2011) 58% (2010) 40% (2009) 26% (2008) 41% (2007) The state average for Math was 52% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 4 Reading 44% (2011) 39% (2010) 40% (2009) 69% (2008) 65% (2007) The state average for Reading was 47% in 2011. Science 40% (2011) 42% (2010) 41% (2009) 64% (2008) 56% (2007) The state average for Science was 47% in 2011. Math 34% (2011) 35% (2010) 24% (2009) 47% (2008) 38% (2007) The state average for Math was 44% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 5 Reading 51% (2011) 54% (2010) 66% (2009) 50% (2008) 60% (2007) The state average for Reading was 52% in 2011. Science 50% (2010) 66% (2009) 54% (2008) 46% (2007) The state average for Science was 52% in 2010. Math 45% (2011) 24% (2010) 45% (2009) 30% (2008) 40% (2007) The state average for Math was 42% 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 3

Reading	This School
All Students	48%
Female	46%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	25%

Math	This School
All Students	34%
Female	29%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	27%
English language learners	39%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This School
All Students	44%
Female	58%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	39%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	41%

Science	This School
All Students	40%
Female	42%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	33%

Math	This School
All Students	34%
Female	29%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	26%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This School
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	53%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Students with disabilities	9%

Math	This School
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	0%

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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