Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
38% (2009)
49% (2008)
64% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
52% (2009)
21% (2008)
60% (2007)
31% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
75% (2009)
71% (2008)
92% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
69% (2009)
80% (2008)
84% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
52% (2009)
64% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
62% (2009)
76% (2008)
80% (2007)
62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
86% (2008)
88% (2007)
77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
49% (2009)
72% (2008)
72% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
76% (2009)
52% (2008)
43% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
72% (2008)
69% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
59% (2009)
68% (2008)
65% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
55% (2009)
43% (2008)
55% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
65% (2009)
60% (2008)
51% (2007)
64% (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
