The Praxis scores for DC range from 143 to 165 based on the subject test.
See what the DC Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in Washington DC.
What is a passing score on the Praxis in DC?
DC Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in Washington.
This license is in your subject area(s).
New teachers are to start with Praxis Core for initial teacher certification.
What are the DC Praxis passing scores for full licensure?
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.
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Arts and music
| ARTS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5134) | 158 |
| MUSIC: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5113) | 161 |
Audiology and speech-language pathology
| AUDIOLOGY (5343) | 162 |
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (5331) | 162 |
Career and technical education
| BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5101) | 154 |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (5123) | 151 |
| MARKETING EDUCATION (5561) | 160 |
Early childhood education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (5025) | 156 |
| EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (5024) |
Elementary education
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MATHEMATICS (7003) | 157 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MULTIPLE SUBJECTS (7001; SUBTESTS 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005) | — |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SCIENCE (7005) | 159 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES (7004) | 155 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: TEACHING READING (7002) | 143 |
Health and physical education
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5091) | 160 |
Principles of Learning and Teaching
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): EARLY CHILDHOOD (5621) | 157 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): GRADES 5-9 (5623) | 160 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): GRADES K-6 (5622) | 160 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): GRADES 7-12 (5624) | 157 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): PreK-12 (5625) | 157 |
Professional and leadership roles
| SCHOOL COUNSELOR (5422) | 159 |
| SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE ASSESSMENT (SLLA) (6990) | 151 |
| SCHOOL LIBARIAN (5312) | 154 |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403) | 155 |
Reading and literacy
| READING SPECIALIST (5302) | 165 |
Special education
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD / EARLY INTERVENTION (5692) | 159 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (5272) | 160 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5355) | 145 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCES (5372) | 154 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (5322) | 156 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES (5383) | 151 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (5282) | 163 |
Specialized areas
| GIFTED EDUCATION (5358) | 157 |
Subject assessments
| BIOLOGY (5236) | 154 |
| CHEMISTRY (5246) | 146 |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE (5652) | 149 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5038) | 167 |
| ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362) | 155 |
| GENERAL SCIENCE (5436) | 141 |
| MATHEMATICS (5165) | 159 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (5047) | 164 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (5164) | 157 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (5442) | 152 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5089) | 155 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5589) | 149 |
| PHYSICS (5266) | 145 |
| SOCIAL STUDIES (5581) | 153 |
| THEATRE (5641) | 157 |
World languages
| CHINESE (MANDARIN): WORLD LANGUAGE (5665) | 164 |
| FRENCH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5174) | 162 |
| GERMAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5183) | 163 |
| LATIN (5601) | 152 |
| SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5195) | 168 |
| WORLD LANGUAGES PEDAGOGY (5841) | 158 |
Source: ETS website
FAQs on Washington DC Praxis scores
Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for DC.
What are the passing scores for Praxis in DC?
Passing scores in DC vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 143 and 165.
Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.
If your subject is not on the list, Washington DC does not yet require it.
How are Praxis scores calculated and reported?
Praxis tests are scored on a 100-200 scale, based on the number of correct responses.
Your unofficial score appears right after your test, while the official scores are posted on your ETS dashboard within 7-20 days afterwards.
What if I don’t meet the passing score in DC?
If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.
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