Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
48% (2007)
51% (2006)
55% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.
Science
74% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.
Math
41% (2007)
44% (2006)
48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
57% (2007)
62% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.
Science
65% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.
Math
43% (2007)
52% (2006)
28% (2005)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
62% (2007)
54% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.
Science
54% (2007)
41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.
Math
45% (2007)
23% (2006)
29% (2005)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.
Source: NM PED, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
29% (2007)
45% (2006)
46% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.
Science
35% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.
Math
19% (2007)
32% (2006)
32% (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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