Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
54% (2008)
62% (2007)
61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing
13% (2008)
50% (2007)
17% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math
63% (2008)
81% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
42% (2008)
76% (2007)
40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Science
33% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2008.
Writing
13% (2008)
52% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math
50% (2008)
76% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
67% (2008)
65% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing
23% (2008)
9% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.
Math
77% (2008)
61% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
52% (2008)
77% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
Data not available for this school (2008)
58% (2007)
<=5% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
61% (2008)
81% (2007)
42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
76% (2008)
64% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Writing
31% (2008)
36% (2007)
25% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2008.
Math
76% (2008)
43% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
67% (2008)
80% (2007)
30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Science
47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.
Writing
20% (2008)
67% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.
Math
53% (2008)
27% (2007)
26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% 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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