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  NMSBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 50% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 88% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 17% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 36% (2007)
 20% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 28% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 4% (2007)
 12% (2006)
 17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 46% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 23% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 9% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 8% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% 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 School
All Students50%
Female62%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged50%

ScienceThis School
All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%

MathThis School
All Students17%
Female23%
Male9%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
English language learners33%

ScienceThis School
All Students28%
Female30%
Male27%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
English language learners17%

MathThis School
All Students4%
Female0%
Male7%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged4%
English language learners8%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students46%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
English language learners50%

ScienceThis School
All Students23%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
English language learners21%

MathThis School
All Students9%
Male14%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
English language learners0%
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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