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Espanola Municipal Schools

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714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
Rio Arriba County
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PH: (505) 753-2254

  • Grades PK-12
  • 4679 students
  • 16 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 51% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 40% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 37% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 34% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 27% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 18% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 25% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 19% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 15% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 24% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 8% (2007)
 4% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 4% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 31% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 7% (2007)
 5% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 7% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 25% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 22% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 14% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% 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 District
All Students51%
Female55%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian56%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities41%
English language learners40%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female78%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian94%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learners70%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female38%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian41%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learners31%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students40%
Female44%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian50%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners30%

ScienceThis District
All Students37%
Female33%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
American Indian36%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners28%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female33%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian32%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners29%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students43%
Female45%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian67%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners34%

ScienceThis District
All Students27%
Female26%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners20%

MathThis District
All Students18%
Female16%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian17%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners11%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students25%
Female31%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian23%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners14%

ScienceThis District
All Students19%
Female19%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian13%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners9%

MathThis District
All Students15%
Female15%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indian10%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners7%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students24%
Female25%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian25%
White10%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners11%

ScienceThis District
All Students8%
Female7%
Male8%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
American Indian8%
White0%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners0%

MathThis District
All Students4%
Female4%
Male5%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
American Indian0%
White0%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners0%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students31%
Female36%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indian24%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners27%

ScienceThis District
All Students7%
Female4%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
American Indian0%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilities2%
English language learners5%

MathThis District
All Students7%
Female7%
Male6%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Students with disabilities2%
English language learners6%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students25%
Female30%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian24%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners19%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female18%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian24%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners13%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female13%
Male15%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indian6%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners8%
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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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 60% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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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 NMHSSA 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 11
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female64%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners44%

MathThis District
All Students22%
Female21%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners13%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic91%54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native6%11%
White, not Hispanic3%31%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program98%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,962$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional48%53%
Student and staff support19%12%
Administration13%12%
Other expenditures20%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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