Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
32% (2007)
28% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
62% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
9% (2007)
25% (2006)
17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
45% (2007)
35% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
52% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
37% (2007)
26% (2006)
32% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
57% (2007)
55% (2006)
49% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
40% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
34% (2007)
31% (2006)
17% (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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