Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

42% (2007)

32% (2006)

54% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science

67% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math

33% (2007)

23% (2006)

23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

29% (2007)

41% (2006)

11% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science

43% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math

19% (2007)

24% (2006)

6% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

43% (2007)

24% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science

14% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math

21% (2007)

9% (2006)

14% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% 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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