Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
46% (2008)
61% (2007)
27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing
30% (2008)
45% (2007)
29% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
82% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
55% (2008)
69% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2008.
Science
41% (2008)
The state average for Science was n/a in 2008.
Writing
48% (2008)
69% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math
55% (2008)
81% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
62% (2008)
65% (2007)
59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing
40% (2008)
45% (2007)
32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.
Math
69% (2008)
75% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 6
Reading
67% (2008)
68% (2007)
46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
42% (2008)
43% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
88% (2008)
75% (2007)
54% (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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