The Praxis scores for Missouri range from 119 to 165 based on the subject test.
See what the Missouri Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in Missouri.
What is a passing score on the Praxis in Missouri?
Missouri Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in Missouri.
This license is in your subject area(s).
New teachers are to start with Praxis Core for initial teacher certification.
- SEE THE PRAXIS CORE PASSING SCORES FOR MISSOURI
What are the Missouri Praxis passing scores?
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.
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Arts and music
| ART: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5134) | 147 |
| MUSIC: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5113) | 150 |
Audiology and speech-language pathology
| AUDIOLOGY (5343) | 162 |
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (5331) | 162 |
Career and technical education
| AGRICULTURE (5701) | 137 |
| BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5101) | 144 |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (5123) | 138 |
| MARKETING EDUCATION (5561) | 154 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION (5053) | 144 |
Early childhood education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (5025) | 145 |
Elementary education
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MATHEMATICS (7003) | 139 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MATH SPECIALIST (5037) | 137 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MULTIPLE SUBJECTS (7001; SUBTEST 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005) | – |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SCIENCE (7005) | 144 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES (7004) | 140 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: TEACHING READING (7002) | 129 |
Health and physical education
| HEALTH EDUCATION (5551) | 155 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5091) | 147 |
Principles of learning and teaching
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT) GRADES 5-9 (5623) | 150 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT) GRADES 7-12 (5624) | 147 |
Professional and leadership roles
| EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (5412) | 135 |
| SCHOOL COUNSELOR (5422) | 149 |
| SCHOOL LIBARIAN (5312) | 144 |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403) | 155 |
| SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ASSESSMENT (SSA) (6991) | 152 |
Reading and literacy
| READING SPECIALIST (5302) | 154 |
Special education
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD / EARLY INTERVENTION (5692) | 148 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5355) | 132 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (5272) | 149 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: SEVERE TO PROFOUND (5547) | 143 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (5282) | 153 |
Specialized areas
| GIFTED EDUCATION (5358) | 147 |
Subject assessments
| BIOLOGY (5236) | 144 |
| CHEMISTRY (5246) | 135 |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE (5652) | 137 |
| EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES (5572) | 141 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5038) | 158 |
| ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362) | 145 |
| GENERAL SCIENCE (5436) | 128 |
| JOURNALISM (5224) | 140 |
| MATHEMATICS (5165) | 145 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (5047) | 153 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (5164) | 143 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (5442) | 140 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5089) | 154 |
| PHYSICS (5266) | 133 |
| SOCIAL STUDIES (5581) | 141 |
| SPEECH AND THEATRE (5222) | 139 |
World languages
| CHINESE (MANDARIN): WORLD LANGUAGE (5665) | 155 |
| FRENCH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5174) | 152 |
| GERMAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5183) | 153 |
| JAPANESE: WORLD LANGUAGE (5661) | 144 |
| LATIN (5601) | 165 |
| RUSSIAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5671) | 119 |
| SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5195) | 158 |
Source: ETS website
FAQs on Missouri Praxis scores
Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for Missouri.
What are the passing scores for Praxis in Missouri?
Passing scores in Missouri vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 119 and 165.
Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.
If your subject is not on the list, Missouri 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 Missouri?
If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.
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