Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

42% (2007)

44% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science

71% (2007)

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

27% (2007)

37% (2006)

24% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

51% (2007)

40% (2006)

34% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science

42% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math

26% (2007)

30% (2006)

17% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

54% (2007)

44% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math

28% (2007)

17% (2006)

6% (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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