Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

26% (2007)

22% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science

22% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math

10% (2007)

5% (2006)

9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading

33% (2007)

31% (2006)

35% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.
Science

9% (2007)

7% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.
Math

8% (2007)

7% (2006)

8% (2005)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

36% (2007)

33% (2006)

40% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.
Science

3% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.
Math

10% (2007)

12% (2006)

10% (2005)
The state average for Math was 30% 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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