Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 5
Reading
75% (2007)
67% (2006)
38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
50% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
38% (2007)
38% (2006)
13% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
43% (2007)
28% (2006)
30% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
33% (2007)
16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
14% (2007)
8% (2006)
22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
39% (2007)
57% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.
Science
17% (2007)
17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.
Math
4% (2007)
39% (2006)
36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
52% (2007)
78% (2006)
46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.
Science
12% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.
Math
24% (2007)
65% (2006)
15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% 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
See New Mexico's state standards
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