Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading

49% (2007)

75% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.
Math

34% (2007)

45% (2006)

31% (2005)
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
See New Mexico's state standards
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