Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

38% (2009)

74% (2008)

73% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing

10% (2009)

51% (2008)

73% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math

72% (2009)

>=95% (2008)

88% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

73% (2009)

63% (2008)

78% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science

52% (2009)

34% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing

33% (2009)

31% (2008)

54% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math

76% (2009)

66% (2008)

78% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

42% (2009)

54% (2008)

76% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing

<=5% (2009)

14% (2008)

32% (2007)

<=10% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math

33% (2009)

51% (2008)

81% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% 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