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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 58% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 51% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

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

Math
 41% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 40% (2005)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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  NMHSSA 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 11
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female60%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners59%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students51%
Female46%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners52%

ScienceThis School
All Students41%
Female31%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learners50%
Not English language learners41%

MathThis School
All Students41%
Female37%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners40%
Not English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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  

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