Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
89% (2008)
90% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.
Writing
62% (2008)
80% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2008.
Math
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
82% (2008)
94% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.
Writing
57% (2008)
79% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2008.
Math
80% (2008)
92% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
>=95% (2008)
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2008.
Science
81% (2008)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.
Writing
85% (2008)
88% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.
Math
92% (2008)
84% (2007)
79% (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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