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Hobbs Municipal Schools

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1515 East.Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88241
Lea County
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PH: (505) 433-0100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 7561 students
  • 17 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 44% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 75% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 48% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 34% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 31% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 33% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 20% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 24% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 25% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 34% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 43% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 36% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • 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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female50%
Male39%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities19%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Black66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities48%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female44%
Male41%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female57%
Male42%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners36%

ScienceThis District
All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners38%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female46%
Male42%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners35%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female56%
Male40%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners35%

ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male37%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners18%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female31%
Male30%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners18%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students33%
Female38%
Male27%
Black25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners19%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female22%
Male26%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners9%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female19%
Male21%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners10%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female54%
Male48%
Black59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners25%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Female23%
Male25%
Black21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners8%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female27%
Male23%
Black14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners8%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female60%
Male55%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners27%

ScienceThis District
All Students21%
Female17%
Male25%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners7%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female34%
Male35%
Black31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indiann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners13%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female49%
Male37%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners28%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female35%
Male38%
Black24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners20%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female33%
Male25%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners18%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
  • 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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 46% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 25% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female51%
Male41%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities17%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female24%
Male26%
Black11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities13%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 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 different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic55%54%
White, not Hispanic38%31%
Black, not Hispanic6%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,040$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%53%
Student and staff support12%12%
Administration8%12%
Other expenditures20%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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