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Magdalena Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 209 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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
29%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
11%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

31 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
24%
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 Students18%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students12%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
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 Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American18%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female39%
Male44%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American9%
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 Students29%
Female15%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female39%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native American17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
American Indian/Alaska Native 49% 11%
Hispanic 26% 56%
White 21% 29%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
Black 1% 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 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
Phone: (505) 854-2241

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