As the school year wraps up, the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is sharing an update regarding the WY-TOPP Math and Science scores from this spring.
This year, official Math and Science scores will not be released until early Fall 2026. Over the last three years, as part of an initiative to better support teachers, Superintendent Degenfelder and the State Board of Education have been working to prioritize and reduce state content and performance standards across seven content areas. In total, the standards are expected to be reduced by roughly 60%, with WY-TOPP testing times already showing an initial reduction.
With the reduction of math and science standards complete, an update of the assessment blueprints was also required. Because this spring was the first time students took the new tests, the WDE must undertake a typical standard-setting process in which cut scores are determined by a panel of educators.
In July, a team of Wyoming teachers and education experts will meet to review the test questions and student data. Their goal is to ensure the scoring system is accurate, fair, and matches the high expectations we have for our students. This event will also need to occur next summer, after we transition to the new assessment vendor.
For teachers, the Department understands that this delay prevents immediate data that helps guide instructional planning, and we appreciate your understanding as we complete this necessary process. It is important to remember that WY-TOPP scores represent a single data point, and districts are strongly encouraged to use results alongside district-level assessments and classroom data to inform decision-making processes.
For parents, there will be no change to the usual routine. Schools typically share Individual Student Reports (ISRs) with parents in the fall. Districts will have those reports by the end of October 2026.
Thank you for your patience and partnership as we work to keep Wyoming’s education system strong and accurate. Have a wonderful summer break.
