Organizational Structure:
Districts determine course descriptions and curricula based on state standards and select instructional materials from a list approved at the state level.

State Education Demographics

• Number of K-12 Students: 325,000
• Number of School Administrative Units: 89 school districts

Standards Resources:  Curriculum and Instruction

New Mexico Public Education Department - Standards

State Science Assessment Information

• Given at what grades: 3-9, 11
• Time of Year: March
• First Operational Date: 2005 (except grade 11)
• Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice, Constructed Response

New Mexico Public Education Department - Assessment and Accountibility

Other Useful State Links:

New Mexico Science Teachers Association
Scientifically Connected Communities

Other CSSS members from this state:

Associate Members

Richard J. Reif
Carol Brown