Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading

67% (2007)

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

73% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2007.
Math

75% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading

62% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2007.
Writing

83% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.
Math

64% (2007)

40% (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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