Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

55% (2009)

64% (2008)

67% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing

74% (2009)

24% (2008)

69% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math

90% (2009)

81% (2008)

92% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

79% (2009)

59% (2008)

66% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science

61% (2009)

44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing

21% (2009)

39% (2008)

63% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math

71% (2009)

72% (2008)

84% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

60% (2009)

52% (2008)

80% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing

40% (2009)

19% (2008)

55% (2007)

<=10% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math

79% (2009)

74% (2008)

88% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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