Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
55% (2008)
70% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing
27% (2008)
70% (2007)
18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math
>=90% (2008)
90% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
63% (2008)
64% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Science
37% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2008.
Writing
11% (2008)
46% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math
68% (2008)
>=90% (2007)
30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
78% (2008)
46% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing
56% (2008)
46% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.
Math
>=80% (2008)
55% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
60% (2008)
68% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
60% (2008)
55% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
80% (2008)
86% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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
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