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  NMHSSA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 36% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 36% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 16% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 24% (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 Students36%
Female42%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities44%
Not English language learners36%

Social StudiesThis School
All Students36%
Female21%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities44%
Not English language learners36%

ScienceThis School
All Students29%
Female21%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities36%
Not English language learners29%

MathThis School
All Students16%
Female13%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White16%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities20%
Not English language learners16%
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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