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
| Name | CORE ACADEMIC SKILL FOR EDUCATORS: WRITING |
| Code | 5723 |
| Under | CORE SERIES |
| Required by | AK, AS, DC, DE, GM, HI, KY, ME, MA, MD, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NMI, OR, SC, TN, VT, VI, WV, WI. |
| Passing score | 144—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.

- 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
- 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 .
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