Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
58% (2007)
33% (2006)
38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
95% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
42% (2007)
5% (2006)
23% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
31% (2007)
25% (2006)
18% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
25% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
6% (2007)
17% (2006)
9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
Data not available for this school (2007)
0% (2006)
21% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
Data not available for this school (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
Data not available for this school (2007)
0% (2006)
13% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
7% (2007)
14% (2006)
25% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
7% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
0% (2007)
0% (2006)
6% (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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