Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
72% (2007)
47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing
79% (2007)
28% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math
93% (2007)
64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 92% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
81% (2007)
67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.
Writing
93% (2007)
53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 64% in 2007.
Math
93% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
72% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.
Writing
58% (2007)
35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 55% in 2007.
Math
74% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading
83% (2007)
57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.
Writing
83% (2007)
39% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 65% in 2007.
Math
80% (2007)
69% (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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