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Independence High School

Public | 9-12 | 229 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 29% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 39% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
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 Students6%
Female7%
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Native Americann/a
White8%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited0%

Reading

All Students24%
Female30%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited9%
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

The state average for Math was 38% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
8%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 47% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
3%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students9%
Female11%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Native Americann/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students16%
Female28%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students11%
Female17%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Native Americann/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students7%
Female6%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Native Americann/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. As of 2012, New Mexico will use only the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in reading and math. 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.

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 49% 56%
White 38% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6% 11%
Black 5% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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421 Quantum Rd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 338-4658

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