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Gadsden Independent Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1325 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
Dona Ana County
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PH: (505) 882-6203

Grades PK-12
14,225 students
22 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

53% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

60% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

51% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

43% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

51% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

35% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

31% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

33% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

22% (2007)

18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

25% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

47% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

19% (2007)

15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math

24% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

51% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

21% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math

30% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

36% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science

27% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% 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

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	53%

Science	This District
All Students	60%
Female	61%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	49%
English language learners	55%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	55%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
Students with disabilities	34%
English language learners	59%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	14%
English language learners	49%

Science	This District
All Students	43%
Female	40%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	40%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	19%
English language learners	48%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	57%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	22%
English language learners	50%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	33%
Male	37%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	15%
English language learners	35%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	30%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	15%
English language learners	30%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	37%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	29%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	19%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	16%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	25%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	22%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	55%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	38%

Science	This District
All Students	19%
Female	18%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Students with disabilities	6%
English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	25%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	n/a
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	19%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	51%
Female	55%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	14%
English language learners	38%

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	18%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	30%
Male	30%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	28%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Students with disabilities	3%
English language learners	22%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	36%
Female	38%
Male	35%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	19%

Science	This District
All Students	27%
Female	21%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	20%

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

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

34% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

16% (2007)

14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined 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

Compare all high schools in this district

NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	34%
Female	36%
Male	32%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	13%

Math	This District
All Students	16%
Female	18%
Male	15%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
White	34%
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Students with disabilities	3%
English language learners	5%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	96%	54%
White, not Hispanic	4%	31%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	97%	56%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,839	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	53%
Student and staff support	14%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	19%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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