Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
40% (2009)
41% (2008)
61% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
33% (2009)
38% (2008)
29% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
73% (2009)
69% (2008)
71% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
56% (2009)
44% (2008)
64% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
35% (2009)
36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
21% (2009)
30% (2008)
75% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
44% (2009)
57% (2008)
82% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
68% (2009)
82% (2008)
71% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
71% (2009)
29% (2008)
52% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
89% (2008)
68% (2007)
85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
46% (2009)
72% (2008)
77% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
30% (2009)
48% (2008)
58% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
59% (2009)
84% (2008)
79% (2007)
68% (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
