Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
82% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing
86% (2007)
63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
67% (2007)
48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Writing
62% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.
Math
76% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
74% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.
Writing
70% (2007)
23% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.
Math
78% (2007)
45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
79% (2007)
82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing
42% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.
Math
71% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to
students in grades 3 through 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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