Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

63% (2009)

67% (2008)

72% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing

50% (2009)

50% (2008)

28% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math

75% (2009)

>=80% (2008)

89% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading

50% (2009)

75% (2008)

>=90% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science

40% (2009)

45% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing

60% (2009)

60% (2008)

>=90% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math

80% (2009)

65% (2008)

>=90% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading

53% (2009)

71% (2008)

54% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing

53% (2009)

43% (2008)

54% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math

59% (2009)

>=90% (2008)

>=90% (2007)

83% (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