Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
64% (2009)
65% (2008)
81% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.
Writing
56% (2009)
48% (2008)
87% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2009.
Math
82% (2009)
91% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
Reading
75% (2009)
>=95% (2008)
80% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.
Science
56% (2009)
56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.
Writing
69% (2009)
85% (2008)
94% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 45% in 2009.
Math
90% (2009)
83% (2008)
92% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 5
Reading
73% (2009)
69% (2008)
77% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2009.
Writing
75% (2009)
51% (2008)
90% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2009.
Math
71% (2009)
88% (2008)
81% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2009.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 6
Reading
78% (2009)
88% (2008)
88% (2007)
75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2009.
Writing
67% (2009)
57% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.
Math
75% (2009)
84% (2008)
82% (2007)
75% (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
