Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

59% (2009)

70% (2008)

67% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2009.
Writing

72% (2009)

40% (2008)

73% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

80% (2009)

87% (2008)

75% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 8
Reading

70% (2009)

74% (2008)

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.
Science

47% (2009)

55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2009.
Writing

71% (2009)

54% (2008)

83% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2009.
Math

82% (2009)

78% (2008)

64% (2007)

40% (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