The Praxis scores for Rhode Island range from 130 to 170 based on the subject test.
See what the Rhode Island Praxis passing scores are for each required subject and how they influence your licensure in Rhode Island.
What is a passing score on the Praxis in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island Praxis passing score is the minimum Praxis score you need for teaching license in Rhode Island.
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 RHODE ISLAND

What are the Rhode Island Praxis passing scores?
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Praxis scores for your subject licence are as follows.
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Arts and music
| ART: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5134) | 158 |
| MUSIC: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5113) | 160 |
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) | 167 |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE (5123) | 151 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION (5053) | 157 |
Early childhood education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (5025) | 156 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5533) | 156 |
Elementary education
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MULTIPLE SUBJECTS (7001; SUBTESTS 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005) | – |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: MATHEMATICS SUBTEST (7003) | 157 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SCIENCE (7005) | 159 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES (7004) | 155 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: SOCIAL STUDIES SUBTEST (5004) | 155 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: TEACHING READING (7002) | 143 |
Health and physical education
| HEALTH EDUCATION (5551) | 162 |
| HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5857) | 160 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (5091) | 154 |
Professional and leadership roles
| SCHOOL COUNSELOR (5422) | 159 |
| SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE ASSESSMENT (SLLA) (6990) | 151 |
| SCHOOL LIBARIAN (5312) | 154 |
| SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (5403) | 155 |
| SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT ASSESSMENT (SSA) (6991) | 162 |
Reading and literacy
| READING SPECIALIST (5302) | 165 |
Special education
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD / EARLY INTERVENTION (5692) | 159 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: EDUCATION OF DEAF AN HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS (5272) | 160 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE (5355) | 145 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: SEVERE TO PROFOUND (5547) | 156 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (5282) | 163 |
Subject assessments
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: CONTENT AND ANALYSIS (5039) | 168 |
| ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (5362) | 155 |
| GENERAL SCIENCE (5436) | 141 |
| MATHEMATICS (5165) | 159 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (5047) | 164 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS (5164) | 157 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE (5442) | 152 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES (5589) | 149 |
| SOCIAL STUDIES (5581) | 153 |
| THEATRE (5641) | 159 |
World languages
| ASL PROFICIENCY INTERVIEW | 170 |
| BRAILLE PROFICIENCY (0633) | 169 |
| CHINESE (MANDARIN): WORLD LANGUAGE (5665) | 164 |
| FRENCH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5174) | 162 |
| GERMAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5183) | 163 |
| JAPANESE: WORLD LANGUAGE (5661) | 156 |
| LATIN (5601) | 161 |
| RUSSIAN: WORLD LANGUAGE (5671) | 130 |
| SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE (5195) | 168 |
Source: ETS website
FAQs on Rhode Island Praxis scores
Here are clear answers to some questions you may still have about Praxis scores for Rhode Island.
What are the passing scores for Praxis in Rhode Island?
Passing scores in Rhode Island vary by test, but most Praxis subjects require a minimum scaled score between 130 and 170.
Check the above table for each subject’s exact score.
If your subject is not on the list, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
If you don’t meet the required score, you can retake the Praxis test after a 28-day waiting period.
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