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New Mexico Praxis Passing Scores 2026 (All Subjects)

By EXAM MAJOR — Updated Nov 15, 2025 No Comments

The Praxis scores for New Mexico range from 146 to 168 based on the subject test.

See what the New Mexico Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in New Mexico.

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What is a passing score on the Praxis in New Mexico?

New Mexico Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in New Mexico.

This license is in your subject area(s).

New teachers are to start with Praxis Core for initial teacher certification.

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What are the New Mexico Praxis passing scores?

The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.

Table of Contents

  • ARTS AND MUSIC
  • AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
  • CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
  • ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
  • HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  • PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
  • PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP ROLES
  • READING AND LITERACY
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • SPECIALIZED AREAS
  • SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS
  • WORLD LANGUAGES

Arts and music

ART: 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

AGRICULTURE (5701)147
BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5101)154
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (5123)153
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION (5053)159

Early childhood education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5533)155
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND CONTENT (5534)160
EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (5024)160
PRE-KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION (5531)155

Elementary education

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT (5017)153

Health and physical education

HEALTH EDUCATION (5551)155
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5091)148

Principles of learning and teaching

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): GRADES 7-12 (5624)157
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING (PLT): GRADES K-6 (5622)160

Professional and leadership roles

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (5412)146
SCHOOL COUNSELOR (5422)156
SCHOOL LIBARIAN (5312)151
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403)147

Reading and literacy

TEACHING READING: ELEMENTARY (5205)159
TEACHING READING: K-12 (5206)156

Special education

SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (5272)160
SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5355)151
SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (5282)163

Specialized areas

GIFTED EDUCATION (5358)157
PSYCHOLOGY (5391)154

Subject assessments

COMPUTER SCIENCE (5652)149
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5038)167
ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362)155
GENERAL SCIENCE (5436)152
MATHEMATICS (5165)159
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (5164)157
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (5442)152
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5089)152
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5589)152
SOCIAL STUDIES (5581)154
THEATRE (5641)148

World languages

FRENCH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5174)162
GERMAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5183)163
SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5195)168

Source: ETS website

FAQs on New Mexico Praxis scores

Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for New Mexico.

What are the passing scores for Praxis in New Mexico?

Passing scores in New Mexico vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 146 and 168.

Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.

If your subject is not on the list, New Mexico 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 New Mexico?

If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.

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