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Chimayo Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 158 students

 

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

14 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

24 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

17 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
4%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students14%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students21%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students39%
Female27%
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students39%
Female46%
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students31%
Female20%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female47%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited55%

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 97% 58%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 13%
Black 1% 2%
White 1% 25%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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31 County Rd 93
Chimayo, NM 87522
Phone: (505) 753-2254

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