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Bernalillo Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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224 N. Camino Del Pu
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Sandoval County
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PH: (505) 867-2317

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3336 students
  • 10 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

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

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

Math
 42% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 59% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 30% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 20% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 16% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 49% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 29% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 25% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 42% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 14% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 20% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 31% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 26% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
 22% (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 Students55%
Female64%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian59%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners55%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian80%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities67%
English language learners79%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female43%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian47%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learners44%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male48%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian52%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learners49%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian57%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learners49%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female40%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian40%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners39%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian55%
White73%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners57%

ScienceThis District
All Students45%
Female42%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian36%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners43%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female40%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
American Indian33%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners39%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students30%
Female34%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian17%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners26%

ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Female17%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian10%
White48%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners18%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female11%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian8%
White33%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities2%
English language learners16%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female51%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian39%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners40%

ScienceThis District
All Students29%
Female24%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian18%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners21%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female24%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian14%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners15%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students42%
Female48%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian28%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners34%

ScienceThis District
All Students14%
Female13%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian7%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners7%

MathThis District
All Students20%
Female23%
Male17%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian13%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners11%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students31%
Female41%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
American Indian23%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners22%

ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female27%
Male25%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian12%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners16%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female25%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian13%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners12%
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
 34% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 21% (2007)
 16% (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 Students34%
Female45%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian21%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners25%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female24%
Male19%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian12%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged21%
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 teacher1215

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic49%54%
American Indian/Alaskan Native41%11%
White, not Hispanic9%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 program78%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,077$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional56%53%
Student and staff support17%12%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures18%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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