new mexico high school competency examination
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New Mexico High School
Competency Exam
Three-Year (2007-09) District and School Summary
Michael Loughrey, Ph.D. Curriculum & Assessment January 2010
ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MARTIN ESQUIVEL President
PAULA MAES DOLORES GRIEGO Vice President Secretary
DAVID EUGENE PEERCY
LORENZO L. GARCIA Instructional Policy Chair District Relations Chair
DAVID L. ROBBINS
ROBERT D. LUCERO Finance/Audit Chair Capital Outlay Chair
Superintendent
WINSTON BROOKS
LINDA SINK BRAD WINTER Chief Academic Officer Chief Operations Officer
RUBY ETHRIDGE DIANE KERSCHEN Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent
RAQUEL REEDY EDUARDO SOTO Associate Superintendent Associate Superintendent
INSTRUCTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY Rose-Ann McKernan, Executive Director
Curriculum & Assessment Sara Miranda-Sanchez, Director
6400 Uptown Blvd. NE (400 EAST) Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 872-6870 www.rda.aps.edu
This report can be obtained at www.rda.aps.edu under Publications or from the APS Community Relations Department.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary . . . . . . . i
District . . . . . . . . . 1
High Schools Albuquerque . . . . . . . . 3 Cibola . . . . . . . . . 5 Del Norte . . . . . . . . . 7 Early College Academy . . . . . . . 9 Eldorado . . . . . . . . . 11 Evening . . . . . . . . . 13 Freedom . . . . . . . . . 15 Highland . . . . . . . . . 17 La Cueva . . . . . . . . . 19 Manzano . . . . . . . . . 21 New Futures . . . . . . . . 23 Rio Grande . . . . . . . . . 25 Sandia . . . . . . . . . 27 School on Wheels . . . . . . . . 29 Sierra . . . . . . . . . 31 Valley . . . . . . . . . 33 Volcano Vista . . . . . . . . 35 West Mesa . . . . . . . . . 37
Ethnicity White . . . . . . . . . 39 Hispanic . . . . . . . . . 41 Black . . . . . . . . . 43 Native American . . . . . . . . 45 Asian . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Executive Summary Special Note: The 2007-09 New Mexico High School Competency Exam (NMHSCE) report will be the last one since 10th graders in 2008-09 are the last class to take this exam as their graduation requirement. By state law the NMHSCE will have to be administered for five years after 2011 for any student who has failed it. The graduating class of 2012 will be the first to take the “new” New Mexico graduation exam. Enclosed you will find the three-year (2007-2009) summary of district results, individual school results, and ethnic subgroup results for the New Mexico High School Competency Exam (NMHSCE). The exam has been administered for about 20 years each spring to 10th graders at each of APS’s high schools and alternative schools. The passing score since 2001 has been 175 for the multiple-choice tests and 3.0 for the Composition. The district and individual school results are shown in different tables for the general population and the special education students who took the test under standard conditions. Results are not reported for special education students who took the NMHSCE with accommodations. The tables and graphs on ethnic subgroups later in this report are drawn from the population of 10th graders, who took the test under standard administration which means some special education students were included in those tables and graphs. Some district highlights of the summaries follow:
General Education Students
• About 200 more 10th graders tested in 2009 than in 2008. • More than 2% fewer 10th graders passed all 6 subtests in 2009 (67.3%) than in
2008 (69.6%).
• A larger percent of 10th graders passed Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science in 2009 than in 2008.
• A lesser percent passed Composition and Social Studies in 2009 than in 2008.
• Typically, Composition has had the highest pass rate of all the subtests. In 2009,
the average score dropped .5 points on a 1.0 to 6.0 scale. This high failure rate was reflected across the state. APS discussed the anomaly with the PED and the PED in turn discussed it with the publisher. After in depth analysis, their conclusion was that “student effects” rather than “test effects,” e.g., such as a “bad” prompt that students could not engage with or an ambiguous prompt, caused the higher failure rate. Two observations that the publisher used to support its conclusion were that more students had written “off topic” than in other recent years and, secondly, there were other years that Composition scores showed an anomalous lower pass rate.
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• Three schools (La Cueva, Eldorado, and Sandia) had 80% or more of their
students pass all six subtests. In 2008 there were five schools and in 2007 there were four.
• There is still a wide range between the schools with the lowest and highest
percent of 10th graders passing all subtests.
Year Lowest Highest 2009 43.8% 90.7% 2008 44.1% 89.5% 2007 43.2% 92.4%
• Once again on the multiple choice tests, students have been most successful in
Reading (95.0%). Passing rates in all the other subtests were between 83% and 87%.
Special Education Students
• About 100 fewer special education students took the test under standard
conditions in 2009 than the previous year. • Only Reading and Language Arts had higher pass rates in 2009 than the previous
year for special education students who took the standard administration.
Ethnic Subgroups
• Whites (84.2%) had higher passing rates on all six subtests than any other ethnic group. This year 78.7% of Asians passed all six subtests.
• Hispanics, Blacks, and Native Americans had passing rates for all six subtests
from 50%-56%.
Minimum Number of Test Takers for Reporting During 2006-07 and 2007-08, the test publisher only reported results for a school when there were 20 or more students who had taken a test. This was for reasons of confidentiality. Consequently, for those years the alternative schools, which are smaller and may have fewer than twenty 10th graders taking the test may not have results reported. This has also been the case with the high schools, which tested fewer than 20 special education students with a standard administration. At the request of APS, the PED has asked the publisher to use 10 as the number for minimum reporting of scores for the 2008-09 school year. This would provide more feedback for alternative schools and special education programs without compromising confidentiality.
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District New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration. The district scores are distributed to individual schools so that they can compare their school’s scores to the district’s scores.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 4528 92.7 4478 91.4 4679 95.0 Language Arts 4555 85.4 4501 83.6 4704 87.3 Composition 4430 94.7 4413 96.4 4633 87.8 Mathematics 4552 86.2 4493 84.7 4698 87.6 Science 4565 81.3 4494 82.1 4697 82.9 Social Studies 4549 84.9 4468 84.3 4666 83.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
92.7
85.4
94.7
86.2
81.3
84.9
91.4
83.6
96.4
84.7
82.1
84.3
95.0
87.3
87.8
87.6
82.9
83.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.7
2.9
3.9
3.2
3.4
2.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
69.3
21.4
69.6
23.2
67.3
17.1
0 20 40 60 80
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-08
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 433 57.7 334 56.6 227 62.6 Language Arts 437 42.6 337 39.5 228 41.2 Composition 406 64.5 328 75.9 208 44.7 Mathematics 437 42.8 336 47.0 236 38.6 Science 444 41.2 336 44.6 232 41.4 Social Studies 442 51.4 324 51.9 225 40.4
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Albuquerque High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 335 89.0 313 89.5 362 93.4 Language Arts 336 79.8 315 76.8 364 81.9 Composition 314 93.3 307 96.1 351 85.5 Mathematics 335 80.9 317 77.3 366 84.7 Science 334 73.1 317 74.8 366 75.4 Social Studies 335 80.9 311 75.6 366 78.4
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
89.0
79.8
93.3
80.9
73.1
80.9
89.5
76.8
96.1
77.3
74.8
75.6
93.4
81.9
85.5
84.7
75.4
78.4
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.6
2.5
3.9
3.0
3.3
2.2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
61.2
8.8
57.9
16.7
58.0
3.7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 45 42.2 26 38.5 32 40.6 Language Arts 45 28.9 26 23.1 33 15.2 Composition 35 34.3 27 66.7 28 25.0 Mathematics 44 29.5 26 30.8 33 27.3 Science 44 25.0 26 34.6 33 33.3 Social Studies 45 42.2 25 44.0 33 24.2
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Cibola High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 586 98.0 644 96.1 368 98.6 Language Arts 586 92.7 643 91.9 368 94.6 Composition 587 97.1 640 97.5 367 92.4 Mathematics 577 93.1 640 93.0 369 93.5 Science 577 89.8 638 91.7 367 89.9 Social Studies 578 91.9 639 91.1 368 89.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
98.0
92.7
97.1
93.1
89.8
91.9
96.1
91.9
97.5
93.0
91.7
91.1
98.6
94.6
92.4
93.5
89.9
89.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.83.9
3.1
3.5
3.1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
78.282.8
15.5
74.0
23.1
0 20 40 60 80 100
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 8 58 60.3 13 92.3 Language Arts 8 58 41.1 13 69.2 Composition 8 58 72.4 13 76.9 Mathematics 8 58 60.3 13 69.2 Science 8 58 46.6 13 76.9 Social Studies 8 58 48.3 13 69.2
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Del Norte High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 272 96.3 311 89.7 201 95.5 Language Arts 273 85.7 314 80.6 203 87.7 Composition 267 97.4 312 95.2 200 91.0 Mathematics 270 88.1 311 81.0 203 86.7 Science 273 85.7 314 77.7 202 81.7 Social Studies 271 85.2 314 82.5 202 79.2
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
96.3
85.7
97.4
88.1
85.7
85.2
89.7
80.6
95.2
81.0
77.7
82.5
95.5
87.7
91.0
86.7
81.7
79.2
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.73.8
3.4
2.6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
70.463.362.6
16.7
0 20 40 60 80
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 15 7 23 65.2 Language Arts 15 7 22 45.5 Composition 15 7 18 38.9 Mathematics 15 7 23 39.1 Science 15 7 24 37.5 Social Studies 15 7 23 39.1
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Early College Academy New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 27 100.0 36 97.2 30 100.0 Language Arts 27 92.6 36 97.2 30 86.7 Composition 27 92.6 36 94.4 29 93.1 Mathematics 27 96.3 36 100.0 30 96.7 Science 27 96.3 36 91.7 30 96.7 Social Studies 27 92.6 36 100.0 30 83.3
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
100.0
92.6
92.6
96.3
96.3
92.6
97.2
97.2
94.4
100.0
91.7
100.0
100.0
86.7
93.1
96.7
96.7
83.3
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.53.7
3.3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
81.586.1
72.4
65 70 75 80 85 90
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 0 3 Language Arts 0 0 3 Composition 0 0 3 Mathematics 0 0 3 Science 0 0 3 Social Studies 0 0 3
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Eldorado High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 451 96.9 388 95.9 432 97.9 Language Arts 454 93.6 389 90.5 436 94.0 Composition 452 96.0 388 96.9 430 93.5 Mathematics 455 92.5 390 90.5 432 94.2 Science 455 90.8 391 90.0 431 92.3 Social Studies 454 91.6 389 92.3 432 92.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
96.9
93.6
96.0
92.5
90.8
91.6
95.9
90.5
96.9
90.5
90.0
92.3
97.9
94.0
93.5
94.2
92.3
92.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.9
3.2
3.93.6
2.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
81.3
30.2
80.982.3
33.3
0 20 40 60 80 100
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 44 77.3 10 12 83.3 Language Arts 45 60.0 10 12 91.7 Composition 45 82.2 10 12 58.3 Mathematics 46 58.7 10 12 50.0 Science 46 60.9 10 12 75.0 Social Studies 48 66.7 10 12 66.7
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Evening High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
*2006-2007
*2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 8 9 2 Language Arts 8 9 3 Composition 8 9 3 Mathematics 8 9 2 Science 8 9 4 Social Studies 8 9 2
*For these years Pearson did not report passing percents unless there was a minimum N of 20.
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
0 0 0 1 1 1 1
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 1 0 Language Arts 0 1 0 Composition 0 1 0 Mathematics 0 1 0 Science 0 1 0 Social Studies 0 1 0
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Freedom High
New Mexico High School Competency Examination: 2007-2009 Three-Year Summary
All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
*2006-2007
*2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 7 12 25 92.0 Language Arts 7 12 23 69.6 Composition 7 12 17 70.6 Mathematics 7 21 57.1 30 66.7 Science 7 12 26 61.5 Social Studies 7 12 28 60.7
*For these years Pearson did not report passing percents unless there was a minimum N of 20.
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
57.1
92.0
69.6
70.6
66.7
61.5
60.7
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
40.0
0 10 20 30 40 50
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 3 2 Language Arts 0 3 2 Composition 0 3 2 Mathematics 0 3 3 Science 0 3 3 Social Studies 0 3 2
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Highland High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each NMHSCE Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 302 77.8 311 82.6 319 85.9 Language Arts 309 68.3 314 72.6 316 75.0 Composition 292 83.9 309 90.6 308 76.6 Mathematics 313 73.2 309 73.1 310 71.9 Science 307 67.8 307 72.6 310 67.7 Social Studies 305 76.4 304 74.7 311 69.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each NMHSCE Subtest
77.8
68.3
83.9
73.2
67.8
76.4
82.6
72.6
90.6
73.1
72.6
74.7
85.9
75.0
76.6
71.9
67.7
69.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.3
2.6
3.5
2.9
3.0
2.3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
52.3
10.7
53.8
24.6
46.1
8.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 64 43.8 77 44.2 56 60.7 Language Arts 62 35.5 78 30.8 59 33.9 Composition 60 50.0 75 68.0 53 43.4 Mathematics 64 26.6 77 33.8 56 30.4 Science 65 29.2 78 39.7 55 29.1 Social Studies 62 51.6 74 48.6 56 30.4
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La Cueva High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 498 99.4 457 98.0 530 99.8 Language Arts 500 98.4 458 94.3 530 97.0 Composition 498 99.0 456 99.3 527 96.6 Mathematics 498 98.0 456 96.9 531 98.3 Science 499 95.6 457 95.8 531 95.7 Social Studies 498 97.4 455 96.7 529 96.8
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
99.4
98.4
99.0
98.0
95.6
97.4
98.0
94.3
99.3
96.9
95.8
96.7
99.8
97.0
96.6
98.3
95.7
96.8
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
4.1
3.4
4.23.7
3.3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
92.4
60.0
89.590.7
60.0
0 20 40 60 80 100
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 20 85.0 18 16 100.0 Language Arts 20 80.0 18 15 93.3 Composition 20 90.0 18 16 81.3 Mathematics 20 70.0 18 18 77.8 Science 20 80.0 18 17 76.5 Social Studies 21 76.2 18 16 81.3
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Manzano High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 397 94.0 366 94.5 351 97.7 Language Arts 399 92.0 365 89.6 354 92.7 Composition 398 93.5 363 98.1 350 90.9 Mathematics 398 89.7 366 91.0 354 92.7 Science 400 85.0 365 85.5 354 88.7 Social Studies 402 85.6 366 88.3 351 89.2
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
94.0
92.0
93.5
89.7
85.0
85.6
94.5
89.6
98.1
91.0
85.5
88.3
97.7
92.7
90.9
92.7
88.7
89.2
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.7
3.0
4.0
3.3
3.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
70.4
18.1
76.3
17.2
76.4
0 20 40 60 80 100
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 86 55.8 67 62.7 2 Language Arts 88 44.3 68 39.7 2 Composition 84 70.2 66 80.3 1 Mathematics 86 41.9 67 44.8 1 Science 94 41.5 68 50.0 1 Social Studies 91 44.0 66 47.0 1
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New Futures New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 30 83.3 24 83.3 43 86.0 Language Arts 32 71.9 23 82.6 42 83.3 Composition 30 93.3 23 95.7 41 78.0 Mathematics 31 71.0 24 79.2 42 83.3 Science 34 70.6 25 48.0 42 59.5 Social Studies 32 68.8 24 62.5 41 53.7
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
83.3
71.9
93.3
71.0
70.6
68.8
83.3
82.6
95.7
79.2
48.0
62.5
86.0
83.3
78.0
83.3
59.5
53.7
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.73.8
3.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
51.734.8
36.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 4 4 3 Language Arts 4 4 3 Composition 4 4 3 Mathematics 4 4 3 Science 4 4 3 Social Studies 4 4 3
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Rio Grande High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 325 84.3 296 82.4 314 83.8 Language Arts 326 60.7 301 69.4 323 69.3 Composition 319 86.5 299 95.7 336 77.5 Mathematics 327 75.8 294 75.5 323 73.4 Science 329 62.3 300 66.3 326 65.0 Social Studies 329 69.0 295 70.8 310 67.4
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
84.3
60.7
86.5
75.8
62.3
69.0
82.4
69.4
95.7
75.5
66.3
70.8
83.8
69.3
77.5
73.4
65.0
67.4
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.33.6
3.7
3.1
1.8
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
43.244.1
68.2
43.8
0.0
0 20 40 60 80
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 23 91.3 15 40.0 Language Arts 0 24 79.2 14 28.6 Composition 0 23 95.7 14 14.3 Mathematics 0 23 78.3 18 22.2 Science 0 24 75.0 15 00.0 Social Studies 0 24 83.3 13 46.2
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Sandia High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 417 97.1 436 96.8 408 98.0 Language Arts 419 92.4 441 90.9 416 93.8 Composition 414 97.8 432 99.1 405 89.9 Mathematics 420 93.3 438 93.4 409 95.1 Science 420 91.0 438 91.8 405 95.3 Social Studies 420 92.4 438 93.6 403 92.6
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
97.1
92.4
97.8
93.3
91.0
92.4
96.8
90.9
99.1
93.4
91.8
93.6
98.0
93.8
89.9
95.1
95.3
92.6
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.8
3.0
4.13.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
80.3
27.0
81.081.2
0 20 40 60 80 100
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 67 70.1 3 0 Language Arts 67 49.3 3 0 Composition 66 68.2 3 0 Mathematics 68 51.5 3 0 Science 66 50.0 3 0 Social Studies 66 54.5 3 0
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School on Wheels New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
*2006-2007
*2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 24 66.7 18 24 79.2 Language Arts 27 40.7 18 26 61.5 Composition 14 18 24 54.2 Mathematics 30 73.3 18 26 53.8 Science 34 52.9 18 30 66.7 Social Studies 28 67.9 18 28 60.7
*For these years Pearson did not report passing percents unless there was a minimum N of 20.
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
66.7
40.7
73.3
52.9
67.9
79.2
61.5
54.2
53.8
66.7
60.7
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
2.7
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
17.4
0 5 10 15 20
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 0 1 Language Arts 0 0 1 Composition 0 0 0 Mathematics 0 0 1 Science 0 0 1 Social Studies 0 0 1
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Sierra Alternative New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
*2006-2007
*2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 15 19 10 60.0 Language Arts 15 19 11 81.8 Composition 15 19 10 60.0 Mathematics 15 19 12 41.7 Science 15 19 12 25.0 Social Studies 15 19 11 45.5
*For these years Pearson did not report passing percents unless there was a minimum N of 20. Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
60.0
81.8
60.0
41.7
25.0
45.5
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
30.0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 8 12 10 40.0 Language Arts 8 12 9 11.1 Composition 8 12 8 25.0 Mathematics 8 12 10 10.0 Science 8 12 10 30.0 Social Studies 8 12 9 33.3
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Valley High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 318 93.7 351 91.5 331 95.2 Language Arts 318 84.6 352 85.2 330 81.5 Composition 311 95.5 351 98.6 325 86.2 Mathematics 318 83.0 357 84.0 330 89.1 Science 323 78.3 359 80.5 330 73.6 Social Studies 321 78.8 356 81.5 325 75.7
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
93.7
84.6
95.5
83.0
78.3
78.8
91.5
85.2
98.6
84.0
80.5
81.5
95.2
81.5
86.2
89.1
73.6
75.7
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.6
2.9
3.93.3
2.2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
60.2
17.5
65.552.1
5.9
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 43 58.1 8 20 60.0 Language Arts 43 34.9 8 21 33.3 Composition 41 63.4 8 19 36.8 Mathematics 42 40.5 8 23 30.4 Science 42 33.3 8 23 39.1 Social Studies 41 43.9 8 21 23.8
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Volcano Vista High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
*2006-2007
*2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 404 98.5 Language Arts 404 94.6 Composition 405 92.8 Mathematics 404 93.1 Science 404 88.4 Social Studies 404 89.9
*Since it is a new school, there were no sophomores taking the NMHSCE in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
98.5
94.6
92.8
93.1
88.4
89.9
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
75.7
0 20 40 60 80
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 0 Language Arts 0 Composition 0 Mathematics 0 Science 0 Social Studies 0
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West Mesa High New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 exam, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores for the past three years are summarized below. Scores for special education students reported here are only for those who took the standard administration, not an accommodated administration.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 514 89.1 486 82.7 525 93.0 Language Arts 514 80.5 489 69.5 525 80.8 Composition 478 96.0 445 93.3 525 81.0 Mathematics 518 74.7 490 67.8 525 76.8 Science 514 67.1 484 67.8 527 76.1 Social Studies 515 75.9 483 69.8 525 73.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Students Passing Each Subtest
89.1
80.5
96.0
74.7
67.1
75.9
82.7
69.5
93.3
67.8
67.8
69.8
93.0
80.8
81.0
76.8
76.1
73.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.6
3.0
3.73.2
2.9
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
52.9
25.0
50.050.1
35.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
General Ed.
Special Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
Number of 10th Grade Special Education Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 27 48.1 14 19 73.7 Language Arts 27 33.3 14 19 47.4 Composition 21 66.7 14 18 61.1 Mathematics 27 29.6 14 19 52.6 Science 27 33.3 14 19 52.6 Social Studies 27 44.4 14 19 52.6
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District--White New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores of Whites who took the standard administration for the past three years are summarized below.
Number of 10th Grade General Education White Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 1576 96.8 1483 97.1 1544 98.6 Language Arts 1584 93.4 1488 93.3 1552 95.2 Composition 1571 95.8 1479 98.0 1538 93.4 Mathematics 1582 92.9 1486 94.1 1552 95.7 Science 1587 92.7 1485 93.8 1547 94.2 Social Studies 1582 92.2 1481 94.5 1547 94.1
Percent of 10th Grade General Education White Students Passing Each Subtest
96.8
93.4
95.8
92.9
92.7
92.2
97.1
93.3
98.0
94.1
93.8
94.5
98.6
95.2
93.4
95.7
94.2
94.1
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.94.0
3.6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
82.886.8
84.2
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
General Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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District--Hispanic New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores of Hispanics who took the standard administration for the past three years are summarized below.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Hispanic Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 2353 86.9 2377 86.6 2526 91.1 Language Arts 2373 75.7 2389 75.8 2539 80.5 Composition 2274 91.0 2332 94.6 2480 83.3 Mathematics 2373 77.3 2391 77.3 2545 80.4 Science 2386 70.3 2386 74.0 2546 74.0 Social Studies 2375 76.4 2363 77.3 2516 74.5
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Hispanic Students Passing Each Subtest
86.9
75.7
91.0
77.3
70.3
76.4
86.6
75.8
94.6
77.3
74.0
77.3
91.1
80.5
83.3
80.4
74.0
74.5
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 41
Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.53.7
3.3
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
55.957.1
54.8
53 54 55 56 57 58
General Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 42
District--Black New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores of Blacks who took the standard administration for the past three years are summarized below.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Black Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 195 88.2 172 82.6 202 91.1 Language Arts 198 75.8 173 72.8 201 79.1 Composition 190 89.5 163 93.9 192 75.0 Mathematics 197 76.1 169 73.4 199 79.4 Science 201 68.7 170 72.9 197 72.1 Social Studies 196 78.6 170 74.1 200 70.5
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Black Students Passing Each Subtest
88.2
75.8
89.5
76.1
68.7
78.6
82.6
72.8
93.9
73.4
72.9
74.1
91.1
79.1
75.0
79.4
72.1
70.5
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 43
Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.53.7
3.1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
50.861.3
55.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
General Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 44
District—Native American New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores of Native Americans who took the standard administration for the past three years are summarized below.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Native American Students Attempting
and Percent Passing Each Subtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 197 85.3 214 77.6 235 88.9 Language Arts 200 70.0 217 72.8 238 77.7 Composition 182 83.5 207 89.4 235 76.6 Mathematics 204 75.5 213 71.8 236 77.1 Science 200 64.5 216 65.3 237 74.3 Social Studies 205 78.0 215 73.5 230 73.5
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Native American Students Passing Each Subtest
85.3
70.0
83.5
75.5
64.5
78.0
77.6
72.8
89.4
71.8
65.3
73.5
88.9
77.7
76.6
77.1
74.3
73.5
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 45
Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.43.5
3.1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
48.649.5
50.0
48 48 49 49 50 50 51
General Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 46
District—Asian New Mexico High School Competency Examination:
2007-2009 Three-Year Summary All students in New Mexico public schools must take and pass all six subtests of the High School Competency Examination in order to graduate. Students first take the examination in the 10th grade and may repeat annually any subtest that they fail. Students may repeat subtests up to five years after high school completion with a certificate. For the February 2001 examination, the passing score was raised from 150 to 175 for 10th graders and all first-time test takers. The 10th grade scores of Asian who took the standard administration for the past three years are summarized below.
Number of 10th Grade General Education Asian Students Attempting and Percent Passing Each Subtest
Percent of 10th Grade General Education Asian Students Passing Each Subbtest
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-09
Subtest
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
# Taking
% Passing
Reading 129 90.7 141 88.7 144 97.2 Language Arts 128 93.8 142 82.4 144 92.4 Composition 126 95.2 138 94.2 142 93.7 Mathematics 129 92.2 141 90.1 144 92.4 Science 129 88.4 143 83.9 145 88.3 Social Studies 131 86.3 144 81.3 143 89.5
90.7
93.8
95.2
92.2
88.4
86.3
88.7
82.4
94.2
90.1
83.9
81.3
97.2
92.4
93.7
92.4
88.3
89.5
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Reading
Language Arts
Composition
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
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Mean Holistic Score for Composition
3.94.0
3.5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
General Ed.
Holistic Score
2008-092007-082006-07
Percent of 10th Grade Students Passing All Subtests
81.768.6
78.7
60 65 70 75 80 85
General Ed.
Percent
2008-092007-082006-07
RDA\ml\nmhsce2007-09report 1/9/2010 48