Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

70% (2007)

63% (2006)

52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science

88% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math

63% (2007)

60% (2006)

30% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

58% (2007)

44% (2006)

36% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science

49% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math

52% (2007)

43% (2006)

15% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

58% (2007)

45% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science

38% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math

42% (2007)

31% (2006)

24% (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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