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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Reading
 35% (2007)
 40% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 31% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 25% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
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 9
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female40%
Male31%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian21%
White43%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners36%

ScienceThis School
All Students31%
Female31%
Male32%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian14%
White42%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners26%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female23%
Male22%
Black13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indian14%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners17%
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
 38% (2007)
 55% (2006)
Data not available for this school (2005)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 22% (2007)
 22% (2006)
Data not available for this school (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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  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 School
All Students38%
Female43%
Male34%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
American Indiann/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis School
All Students22%
Female22%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Students with disabilities9%
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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