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Zia Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 882 students |

PHONE: (505) 527-5800

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1300 W University Ave.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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NMSBA Results
Scale: % at or above proficient Grade 6 Reading 52% (2011) 37% (2010) 41% (2009) 44% (2008) 31% (2007) The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011. Science 27% (2010) 27% (2009) 29% (2008) 27% (2007) The state average for Science was 30% in 2010. Math 29% (2011) 33% (2010) 24% (2009) 31% (2008) 24% (2007) The state average for Math was 37% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 7 Reading 50% (2011) 57% (2010) 56% (2009) 43% (2008) 54% (2007) The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011. Science 37% (2011) 39% (2010) 41% (2009) 29% (2008) 35% (2007) The state average for Science was 40% in 2011. Math 37% (2011) 34% (2010) 29% (2009) 20% (2008) 30% (2007) The state average for Math was 38% in 2011. Source: NM PED, 2010-2011 Grade 8 Reading 55% (2011) 59% (2010) 52% (2009) 66% (2008) 64% (2007) The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011. Science 35% (2010) 20% (2009) 28% (2008) 31% (2007) The state average for Science was 29% in 2010. Math 39% (2011) 33% (2010) 29% (2009) 36% (2008) 33% (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	52%
Female	58%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	25%
English language learners	23%

Math	This School
All Students	29%
Female	29%
Male	28%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	9%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This School
All Students	50%
Female	48%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	26%

Science	This School
All Students	37%
Female	25%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	13%

Math	This School
All Students	37%
Female	32%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	15%

Source: NM PED, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This School
All Students	55%
Female	59%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	81%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	27%
English language learners	20%

Math	This School
All Students	39%
Female	36%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	15%

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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