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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 55% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 30% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 19% (2005)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 48% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 19% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 27% (2005)
The state average for Math was 37% 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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities60%
English language learners42%
Not English language learners56%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female36%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis School
All Students30%
Female31%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learners32%
Not English language learners30%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students48%
Female48%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learners48%
Not English language learners49%

ScienceThis School
All Students38%
Female33%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learners26%
Not English language learners40%

MathThis School
All Students33%
Female31%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learners30%
Not English language learners33%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities72%
Not English language learners63%

ScienceThis School
All Students19%
Female12%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities20%
Not English language learners19%

MathThis School
All Students34%
Female31%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities39%
Not English language learners35%
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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