Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
22% (2011)
28% (2010)
25% (2009)
28% (2008)
23% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
26% (2010)
19% (2009)
23% (2008)
20% (2007)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.
Math
15% (2011)
22% (2010)
14% (2009)
11% (2008)
13% (2007)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 7
Reading
25% (2011)
26% (2010)
31% (2009)
28% (2008)
31% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.
Science
23% (2011)
16% (2010)
14% (2009)
16% (2008)
13% (2007)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.
Math
21% (2011)
12% (2010)
9% (2009)
11% (2008)
7% (2007)
The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.
Source: NM PED, 2010-2011
Grade 8
Reading
31% (2011)
44% (2010)
38% (2009)
46% (2008)
48% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2011.
Science
12% (2010)
12% (2009)
9% (2008)
16% (2007)
The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.
Math
19% (2011)
19% (2010)
23% (2009)
15% (2008)
14% (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
