Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

76% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing

57% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math

91% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

90% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Writing

>=90% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.
Math

>=95% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

88% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.
Writing

83% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.
Math

92% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading

86% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing

64% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.
Math

86% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading

86% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Writing

68% (2007)

74% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math

86% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

81% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Writing

92% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.
Math

77% (2007)

54% (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
Compare with test results from nearby schools