Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading

60% (2008)

60% (2007)

58% (2006)

62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.
Science

47% (2008)

44% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Math

38% (2008)

28% (2007)

25% (2006)

23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading

45% (2008)

40% (2007)

53% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.
Science

33% (2008)

39% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.
Math

23% (2008)

28% (2007)

33% (2006)

27% (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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