Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
80% (2009)
89% (2008)
94% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
67% (2009)
62% (2008)
92% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
92% (2009)
92% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
>=95% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
63% (2009)
68% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
67% (2009)
76% (2008)
86% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
82% (2009)
92% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
81% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
94% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
77% (2009)
72% (2008)
91% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
90% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
94% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
>=95% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
92% (2009)
82% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
>=95% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to
students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11.
- PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each
grade by the state of Wyoming.
- The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Wyoming: An Overview
See Wyoming's state standards
