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Truth Or Consequences Schools

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180 North Date Stree
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Sierra County
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PH: (505) 894-8150

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1551 students
  • 6 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 38% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math
 19% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science
 64% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 25% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science
 35% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math
 6% (2007)
 9% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science
 31% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math
 16% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 53% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science
 22% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math
 23% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science
 47% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 25% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students38%
Female42%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners38%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female64%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities67%
English language learners75%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female20%
Male18%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners19%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learners20%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities41%
English language learners40%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female50%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learners60%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learners35%

ScienceThis District
All Students36%
Female19%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
American Indiann/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learners26%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female16%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners26%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students25%
Female30%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners20%

ScienceThis District
All Students35%
Female28%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learners30%

MathThis District
All Students6%
Female9%
Male4%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
American Indiann/a
White6%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners7%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female45%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners26%

ScienceThis District
All Students31%
Female22%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners17%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female10%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
American Indiann/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners9%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female54%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners40%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Female15%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
American Indiann/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners23%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female24%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners17%
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female57%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners17%

ScienceThis District
All Students47%
Female48%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners8%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female46%
Male22%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
American Indiann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners13%
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

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math
 26% (2007)
 25% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female43%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners10%

MathThis District
All Students26%
Female24%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
American Indiann/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners0%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic52%31%
Hispanic46%54%
Black, not Hispanic<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program70%56%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,429$11,071
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%53%
Student and staff support12%12%
Administration11%12%
Other expenditures22%23%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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