Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 11
Reading

70% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2007.
Writing

64% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math

62% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% 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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