Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
90% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing
80% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.
Math
>=95% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
94% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Writing
79% (2007)
72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math
92% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
>=95% (2007)
>=90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Writing
88% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.
Math
84% (2007)
79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% 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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