Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
38% (2009)
58% (2008)
83% (2007)
66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
36% (2009)
31% (2008)
68% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
62% (2009)
90% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
65% (2009)
71% (2008)
82% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
43% (2009)
41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
40% (2009)
43% (2008)
74% (2007)
51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
62% (2009)
71% (2008)
87% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
53% (2009)
76% (2008)
65% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
39% (2009)
33% (2008)
47% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
65% (2009)
82% (2008)
65% (2007)
62% (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
