Portales High School

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 42% (2011)
 56% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 40% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

Social Studies
 43% (2011)
 45% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 41% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

Science
 42% (2011)
 42% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

Math
 43% (2011)
 36% (2010)
 46% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 30% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
• The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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  

 
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

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
• The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
• The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview