Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
54% (2009)
68% (2008)
72% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
30% (2009)
48% (2008)
63% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
62% (2009)
80% (2008)
78% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
62% (2009)
69% (2008)
68% (2007)
78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing
64% (2009)
47% (2008)
49% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
75% (2009)
67% (2008)
60% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
66% (2009)
69% (2008)
89% (2007)
86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science
38% (2009)
44% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing
66% (2009)
48% (2008)
89% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
68% (2009)
60% (2008)
77% (2007)
73% (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
