Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

33% (2009)

47% (2008)

65% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing

38% (2009)

18% (2008)

59% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math

58% (2009)

74% (2008)

88% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

43% (2009)

50% (2008)

50% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science

25% (2009)

21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing

18% (2009)

32% (2008)

57% (2007)

17% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math

45% (2009)

44% (2008)

89% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

32% (2009)

39% (2008)

68% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing

44% (2009)

12% (2008)

43% (2007)

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

38% (2009)

36% (2008)

71% (2007)

31% (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