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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 46% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 40% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 37% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 35% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 37% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 33% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 24% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 10% (2006)
 20% (2005)
The state average for Math was 41% 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

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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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Female58%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners81%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners46%
Not English language learners100%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female37%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities41%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners63%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners71%

ScienceThis School
All Students37%
Female32%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners65%

MathThis School
All Students35%
Female32%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners65%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female41%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners70%

ScienceThis School
All Students24%
Female24%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities31%
English language learners21%
Not English language learners40%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female27%
Male13%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities27%
English language learners18%
Not English language learners40%
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  

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