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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 56% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 51% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 84% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 49% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 70% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 32% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 61% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 28% (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

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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 School
All Students56%
Female52%
Male60%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities27%

ScienceThis School
All Students84%
Female76%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities100%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female39%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities27%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students49%
Female46%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners27%

ScienceThis School
All Students70%
Female55%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities82%
English language learners36%

MathThis School
All Students43%
Female32%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners18%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female73%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged39%

ScienceThis School
All Students61%
Female64%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged39%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female46%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indiann/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged12%
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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