Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
33% (2009)
54% (2008)
65% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
35% (2009)
24% (2008)
53% (2007)
30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
59% (2009)
82% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
75% (2009)
62% (2008)
81% (2007)
74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
49% (2009)
15% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
33% (2009)
50% (2008)
69% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
78% (2009)
73% (2008)
89% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
71% (2009)
80% (2008)
86% (2007)
84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
92% (2009)
44% (2008)
65% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
83% (2009)
80% (2008)
90% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
77% (2009)
77% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
60% (2009)
34% (2008)
74% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
87% (2009)
84% (2008)
93% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% 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
