Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

62% (2009)

80% (2008)

80% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing

73% (2009)

62% (2008)

79% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

70% (2009)

83% (2008)

81% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

80% (2009)

86% (2008)

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science

49% (2009)

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

74% (2009)

71% (2008)

89% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

78% (2009)

83% (2008)

66% (2007)

66% (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