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Loving Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 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 37% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
19%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
14%
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 42% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
35%
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 42% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
41%
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 Students19%
Female20%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited20%

Reading

All Students33%
Female50%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited20%
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 Students26%
Female41%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White13%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited27%

Reading

All Students39%
Female52%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited53%
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 Students21%
Female21%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current7%
English Language Learner Exited21%

Reading

All Students43%
Female49%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current13%
English Language Learner Exited54%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 80% 56%
White 20% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
Phone: (505) 745-2010

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