The Wyoming Department of Education has released results for the 2024-25 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) and Wyoming Alternate Assessment (WY-ALT).
Statewide performance in all three tested content areas increased by 1-3% over last year, with English Language Arts (ELA) and Science reaching at or above pre-pandemic levels. Student proficiency increased across the board compared to 2023-24. Statewide proficiency in ELA was 55.7%, Math was 50.8%, and Science was 51.2%.
ELA scores have returned to pre-pandemic achievement levels with an increase of 2.3% this year. Math has seen a steady increase since 2021 and remains only 0.4% below pre-pandemic levels. Science had an increase of 3.2% this year and has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, all grades except six had increased achievement over last year.
“One year ago, I said that we had much work to do. This year’s results certainly reflect reforms and the significant efforts our educators have made across the state,” said State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder. “Wyoming doesn’t settle for good enough- we continue to rise.”
In Washakie County School District #2, Ten Sleep K-12 School excelled with top proficiency in all three content areas for a small district for the second year in a row, with 76.9% in ELA, 80.6% in Math, and 83.9% in Science. This represents their continued efforts on improvement and high achievement over the post-pandemic years.
“Our students and staff have a vested interest in being known for high academic achievement. This continued success is attributed to our teaching staff’s commitment to ensure learning for every single child and the commitment of our students and their families to excellence,” said Annie Griffin, Washakie County School District #2 Superintendent. “Our K-12 Principal, Robert Griffin, and our staff work to grow every child from where they are into the person they want to become, through maintaining a positive culture, the PLC process, innovative practices, and a focus on student data. We are proud to be a contributor to the history of continued excellence in our Wyoming schools and to once again be recognized for our academic success. Go BIG Blue!”
View complete assessment data and district-by-district snapshots by content area and grade. A Parents & Community Members Overview has also been created to outline the assessment process and additional current results.
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Linda Finnerty, Chief Communications Officer
307-777-2053
linda.finnerty@wyo.gov
