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Belen Consolidated Schools

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520 N. Main Street
Belen, NM 87002
Valencia County
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PH: (505) 966-1003

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4855 students
  • 11 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 48% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 74% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 34% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 51% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 46% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 30% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 40% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

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

Math
 25% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 49% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 23% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 43% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 13% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 34% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 31% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 24% (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 Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners35%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learners66%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female31%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
American Indiann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners41%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students51%
Female65%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners34%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners25%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female46%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners22%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female70%
Male49%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learners59%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female27%
Male34%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners26%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female32%
Male28%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners30%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students40%
Female48%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners26%

ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female29%
Male32%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indiann/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners20%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female28%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indiann/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners15%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female57%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners36%

ScienceThis District
All Students23%
Female22%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners13%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female22%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners12%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female50%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners25%

ScienceThis District
All Students13%
Female10%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
American Indiann/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners3%

MathThis District
All Students17%
Female15%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners14%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students34%
Female39%
Male30%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian20%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners36%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female31%
Male31%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian13%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners26%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female23%
Male21%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian13%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners17%
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
 36% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 20% (2007)
 20% (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 Students36%
Female39%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female20%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities9%
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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic69%54%
White, not Hispanic27%31%
Black, not Hispanic2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program74%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,707$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional53%53%
Student and staff support15%12%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures22%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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