Legislative ed committee offers recommendations for improving New Mexico students’ math performance

Legislative ed committee offers recommendations for improving New Mexico students’ math performance

Math proficiency peaks in fifth grade in New Mexico, with a 32% proficiency rate, according to a presentation given to the Legislative Education Study Committee on July 24, 2025. (Getty Images)Only about one in four New Mexico students are proficient in math, according to a Legislative Education Study Committee brief presented to members Thursday. Members of the LESC met in Las Vegas this week on the New Mexico Highlands University campus. Thurs…