• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
EXAM MAJOR

EXAM MAJOR

pass with honors

  • HOME
  • OVERVIEW
  • PRACTICE
  • GUIDE
  • TIPS
  • CAREERS
  • RESOURCES
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Contact
You are here: Home / US / Teachers / Praxis 5723 Passing Scores (+All States Requirement)

Praxis 5723 Passing Scores (+All States Requirement)

By EXAM MAJOR — Updated Nov 15, 2025 No Comments

The passing score for Praxis 5723 vary by state, but the most common is 162.

See full list of Praxis 5723 passing scores for the state that require it and what this Praxis Core Writing is required for in that state.

Praxis 5723 summary

NameCORE ACADEMIC SKILL FOR EDUCATORS: WRITING
Code5723
UnderCORE SERIES
Required byAK, AS, DC, DE, GM, HI, KY, ME, MA, MD, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NMI, OR, SC, TN, VT, VI, WV, WI.
Passing score144—162

Praxis 5723 passing scores by state

Each of these states require Praxis Core Writing for initial teacher certification.

But while most states require it together with 5713 and 5733, some accept this Praxis 5723 Writing alone.

Click on any state below to see the full details on Praxis Core Series for that state.

An image describing the purpose of the post which is to list Praxis 5723 passing scores. It has a blue gradient background with a white tick mark in a green circle on the right and a text to the left that reads "Praxis 5723 Passing Score"
  • ALASKA: 162
  • AMERICAN SAMOA: 144
  • DELAWARE: 150
  • DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (DC): 162
  • GUAM: 162
  • HAWAII: 162
  • KENTUCKY: 158
  • MAINE: 156
  • MARYLAND: 162
  • MASSACHUSETTS: 162
  • MISSISSIPPI: 162
  • NEVADA: 156
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE: 162
  • NEW JERSEY: 162
  • NORTH CAROLINA: 162
  • NORTH DAKOTA: 160
  • NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS: 162
  • OREGON: 162
  • SOUTH CAROLINA: 158
  • TENNESSEE: 162
  • VERMONT: 162
  • VIRGIN ISLANDS: 162
  • WEST VIRGINIA: 162
  • WISCONSIN: 162

Source: ETS website.

FAQs on Praxis 5723 scores

Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis 5723 passing scores.

Do Praxis 5723 passing scores different from state to state?

Yes.

While 162 is the most common passing score for Praxis 5723 (Core Writing), each state’s department of education set its minimum.

What happens if I don’t meet my state’s Praxis 5723 scores?

If you fall short of the passing score, your result will indicate “not passed”.

You can retake the exam after the 28-day waiting period.

Check if your state accepts composite scores or alternative ACT or SAT.

How many questions do I need to answer correctly to pass Praxis 5723?

Answer around 70% of the Praxis 5723 questions correctly to meet or exceed the 162 passing score for most states .

Got further question(s) about passing Praxis 5723 scores? Check the Related Posts below.

Or was this helpful? Let us and others know in the comment box.

SEE MORE OF: CORE SERIES, PRAXIS 5723

RELATED POSTS

  • Official Praxis Core Passing Scores (All States) [5733, 5723, 5713]
  • An image describing the purpose of the post which is to list the Praxis 5733 passing score for all states. It has a blue gradient background with a white tick in a green circle on the right and a text to the left that reads "Praxis 5733 Passing Score"
    Praxis 5733 Passing Scores (+All States Requirement)
  • 3 Official Types of Praxis Exams [Core, Subjects and CKT]
  • An image describing the purpose of the post which is to list the Praxis 5713 passing score for all states. It has a blue gradient background with a white tick in a green circle on the right and a text to the left that reads "Praxis 5713 Passing Score"
    Praxis 5713 Passing Scores (+All States Requirement)
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:

  • PRAXIS OVERVIEW
  • PRAXIS STUDY GUIDE
  • PRAXIS PRACTICE TEST
  • PRAXIS EXAM TIPS
  • PRAXIS RESOURCES

FOLLOW US

Disclosure

Our content include affiliate links. If you click on such links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Footer

EXAM OVERVIEW

  • ETS Praxis

DISCLAIMER

The use of Praxis® and ETS® names in this website are for identification purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by, or affiliation with Praxis or ETS, Inc.

RESOURCES

  • Flashcards
  • Study Plans
  • Study Guides
  • Practice Questions
  • Recommended Books

STUDY GUIDE

  • Praxis Core
  • Praxis Subjects
  • Praxis PLT

ABOUT US

We are a team of exam success experts helping professionals (since 2022) pass with honors.

SEE ALL ABOUT US…

FOLLOW US

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

PRACTICE TEST

  • Praxis Core
  • Praxis Subjects
  • Praxis PLT

SITE LINKS

  • Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact Us

© 2025 EXAM MAJOR · All Rights Reserved ·
All exam trademarks® are the intellectual property of that exam body.