Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
76% (2009)
89% (2008)
90% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
62% (2009)
62% (2008)
80% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
89% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2009)
82% (2008)
94% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing
84% (2009)
57% (2008)
79% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
88% (2009)
80% (2008)
92% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science
57% (2009)
81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing
92% (2009)
85% (2008)
88% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math
63% (2009)
92% (2008)
84% (2007)
79% (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
