Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
25% (2007)
38% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
69% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
25% (2007)
19% (2006)
41% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
24% (2007)
29% (2006)
35% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
29% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
14% (2007)
21% (2006)
18% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
57% (2007)
56% (2006)
62% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
29% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
21% (2007)
19% (2006)
14% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
46% (2007)
47% (2006)
50% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
39% (2007)
12% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
39% (2007)
24% (2006)
22% (2005)
The state average for Math was 27% 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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