Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading

46% (2009)

53% (2008)

70% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing

39% (2009)

40% (2008)

60% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math

70% (2009)

68% (2008)

70% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading

53% (2009)

69% (2008)

76% (2007)

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

68% (2009)

36% (2008)

51% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

66% (2009)

61% (2008)

68% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

67% (2009)

73% (2008)

71% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science

36% (2009)

50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing

79% (2009)

57% (2008)

68% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

51% (2009)

66% (2008)

61% (2007)

63% (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