Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
83% (2008)
76% (2007)
82% (2006)
92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.
Science
98% (2008)
94% (2007)
96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.
Math
80% (2008)
72% (2007)
80% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
72% (2008)
87% (2007)
82% (2006)
88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.
Science
75% (2008)
87% (2007)
93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Math
54% (2008)
79% (2007)
75% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
86% (2008)
82% (2007)
84% (2006)
83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science
81% (2008)
80% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math
72% (2008)
70% (2007)
65% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
70% (2008)
68% (2007)
68% (2006)
66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science
67% (2008)
80% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math
58% (2008)
75% (2007)
49% (2006)
64% (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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