Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
32% (2008)
48% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing
14% (2008)
64% (2007)
22% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math
57% (2008)
76% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
52% (2008)
75% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Science
16% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2008.
Writing
44% (2008)
88% (2007)
24% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math
56% (2008)
83% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
44% (2008)
61% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing
32% (2008)
65% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.
Math
64% (2008)
60% (2007)
58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
42% (2008)
50% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
56% (2008)
65% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
48% (2008)
58% (2007)
83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 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
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