Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

33% (2009)

33% (2008)

78% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing

59% (2009)

40% (2008)

91% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

67% (2009)

50% (2008)

84% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

42% (2009)

62% (2008)

73% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science

35% (2009)

46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing

50% (2009)

46% (2008)

73% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

44% (2009)

57% (2008)

42% (2007)

39% (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