Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
92% (2009)
78% (2008)
76% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
44% (2009)
38% (2008)
52% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
>=95% (2009)
95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
89% (2009)
81% (2008)
91% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
61% (2009)
79% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
63% (2009)
72% (2008)
76% (2007)
54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
93% (2009)
94% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
74% (2009)
88% (2008)
78% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
60% (2009)
24% (2008)
29% (2007)
20% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
84% (2009)
85% (2008)
92% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
81% (2009)
70% (2008)
82% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
43% (2009)
38% (2008)
42% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
89% (2009)
89% (2008)
82% (2007)
81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% 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
