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
See New Mexico's state standards
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