Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
60% (2007)
77% (2006)
79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
93% (2007)
91% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
33% (2007)
46% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
59% (2007)
63% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
72% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
62% (2007)
29% (2006)
36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
65% (2007)
63% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
37% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
14% (2007)
29% (2006)
3% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
41% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
38% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
19% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Math was 27% 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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