The Praxis scores for Massachusetts range from 155 to 169 based on the subject test.
See what the Massachusetts Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in Massachusetts.
What is a passing score on the Praxis in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in Massachusetts.
This license is in your subject area(s).
New teachers are to start with Praxis Core for initial teacher certification.

What are the Massachusetts Praxis passing scores?
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.
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Audiology and speech-language pathology
| AUDIOLOGY (5343) | 162 |
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (5331) | 162 |
Communication and literacy
| COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY: READING (5714) | 156 |
| COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY: WRITING (5724) | 162 |
Health and physical education
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT AND DESIGN (5095) | 169 |
Professional and leadership roles
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403) | 155 |
Subject assessments
| ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362) | 155 |
Source: ETS website
FAQs on Massachusetts Praxis scores
Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for Maryland.
What are the passing scores for Praxis in Massachusetts?
Passing scores in Massachusetts vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 155 and 169.
Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.
If your subject is not on the list, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.
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