Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
68% (2008)
79% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
34% (2008)
71% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
90% (2008)
90% (2007)
88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
63% (2008)
71% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Writing
36% (2008)
58% (2007)
30% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2008.
Math
61% (2008)
65% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
57% (2008)
74% (2007)
60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Science
34% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.
Writing
39% (2008)
65% (2007)
49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.
Math
58% (2008)
46% (2007)
56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% 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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