Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

83% (2009)

69% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing

48% (2009)

56% (2008)

81% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math

83% (2009)

82% (2008)

87% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

67% (2009)

59% (2008)

80% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing

71% (2009)

55% (2008)

81% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

79% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

71% (2009)

75% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science

53% (2009)

61% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing

73% (2009)

73% (2008)

82% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

68% (2009)

78% (2008)

67% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% 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