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Central Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 353 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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
31%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%
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

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

40 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
46%
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 Students43%
Female50%
Male33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current27%
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female67%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Current46%
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%
Female25%
Male36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female65%
Male50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities27%
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%
Female42%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female58%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
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 Students52%
Female50%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited58%

Reading

All Students57%
Female54%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited67%
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 89% 56%
White 9% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Black 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 315
Santa Clara, NM 88023
Phone: (505) 537-4011

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