Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

67% (2008)

55% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing

17% (2008)

36% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math

50% (2008)

82% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

25% (2008)

41% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Science

33% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2008.
Writing

58% (2008)

50% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math

58% (2008)

77% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

54% (2008)

87% (2007)

Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing

33% (2008)

47% (2007)

Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.
Math

54% (2008)

87% (2007)

Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading

78% (2008)

>=90% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing

39% (2008)

36% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math

>=90% (2008)

82% (2007)

79% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools