Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
53% (2009)
37% (2008)
52% (2007)
33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
44% (2009)
22% (2008)
41% (2007)
14% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
56% (2009)
65% (2008)
56% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
41% (2009)
44% (2008)
46% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing
39% (2009)
46% (2008)
26% (2007)
16% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
47% (2009)
39% (2008)
37% (2007)
38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
46% (2009)
64% (2008)
50% (2007)
31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science
25% (2009)
34% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing
48% (2009)
53% (2008)
71% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
39% (2009)
55% (2008)
39% (2007)
37% (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
