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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Reading
 44% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 47% (2005)
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 9
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female52%
Male38%
Black42%
Asian42%
Hispanic32%
American Indian27%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities9%

ScienceThis School
All Students53%
Female51%
Male55%
Black32%
Asian75%
Hispanic38%
American Indian64%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities11%

MathThis School
All Students46%
Female48%
Male44%
Black32%
Asian58%
Hispanic32%
American Indian64%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
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
 51% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 33% (2005)
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

See New Mexico's state standards

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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 School
All Students51%
Female59%
Male45%
Black46%
Asian54%
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities8%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female41%
Male39%
Black21%
Asian39%
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged28%
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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview  

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