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Roswell Independent Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

200 West Chisum
Roswell, NM 88202
Chaves County
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PH: (505) 627-2511

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Grades PK-12
9271 students
21 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

63% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

85% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

56% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

58% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

38% (2007)

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

Math

33% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

31% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

26% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

53% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

35% (2007)

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

Math

35% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

64% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

26% (2007)

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

Math

38% (2007)

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

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

44% (2007)

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

Science

37% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

46% (2007)

38% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	57%
Black	75%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	40%
English language learners	43%

Science	This District
All Students	85%
Female	85%
Male	84%
Black	92%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	82%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Students with disabilities	78%
English language learners	68%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	48%
Male	42%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	28%
English language learners	38%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	53%
Black	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	29%
English language learners	42%

Science	This District
All Students	58%
Female	52%
Male	63%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	39%
English language learners	35%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	48%
Male	54%
Black	42%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	34%
English language learners	32%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	65%
Male	52%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	31%
English language learners	33%

Science	This District
All Students	38%
Female	34%
Male	43%
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	33%
English language learners	17%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	32%
Male	35%
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	18%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	37%
Black	20%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	35%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	30%
English language learners	29%

Science	This District
All Students	31%
Female	27%
Male	35%
Black	10%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Students with disabilities	35%
English language learners	21%

Math	This District
All Students	26%
Female	26%
Male	27%
Black	15%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	28%
English language learners	21%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	48%
Black	48%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	30%
English language learners	41%

Science	This District
All Students	35%
Female	33%
Male	37%
Black	33%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	n/a
White	51%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	24%
English language learners	23%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	31%
Male	38%
Black	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	29%
American Indian	n/a
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	32%
Students with disabilities	23%
English language learners	25%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	64%
Female	67%
Male	60%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian	n/a
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	39%
English language learners	48%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	24%
Male	28%
Black	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	n/a
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	25%
English language learners	8%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	39%
Male	36%
Black	26%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	24%
English language learners	23%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	48%
Male	40%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	18%

Science	This District
All Students	37%
Female	35%
Male	40%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	21%
English language learners	12%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	46%
Black	47%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	42%
Students with disabilities	23%
English language learners	25%

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

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

52% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

46% (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

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	53%
Male	51%
Black	50%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	42%
American Indian	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	8%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	30%
Male	37%
Black	25%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	26%
American Indian	n/a
White	45%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	5%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	62%	54%
White, not Hispanic	34%	31%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	3%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	50%	56%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,743	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	56%	53%
Student and staff support	15%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	17%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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