Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
79% (2007)
77% (2006)
81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
93% (2007)
97% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
87% (2007)
72% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
77% (2007)
73% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
89% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
74% (2007)
55% (2006)
79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
85% (2007)
84% (2006)
79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
79% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
62% (2007)
62% (2006)
69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
78% (2007)
86% (2006)
86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
79% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
79% (2007)
67% (2006)
68% (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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