About the NMSBA
What is it?
The New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, science and math in grades 3 through 9.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below beginning step, nearing proficiency, proficient or advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the NMHSSA
What is it?
The New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math in grade 11.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: beginning step, nearing proficiency, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
