Passing Scores for ExamsMTLE, NES, ACT, SAT
Passing a series of exams to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, math, pedagogy and licensure field specific content is a requirements for teacher licensure in Minnesota.
For details visit: https://mn.gov/board-of-teaching/beaneducator/licensureexams/
The MN Board of Teaching has adopted the following passing scores for these exams:
MTLE Pedagogy and Content Exams
All Subtests ≥ 240
Exam Options for Meeting the
Minnesota Basic Skills Requirement
MN Statute 122A.09 Subd.4 (b)
Multi-state NES Essential Academic Skills
Reading: 205
Writing: 214
Math: 213
Minnesota NES Essential Academic Skills
Reading:≥ 520
Writing: ≥ 520
Math: ≥ 520
MTLE Basic Skills Test
Discontinued June 8, 2016. Scores of the MTLE are still accepted for meeting the state basic skills requirement:
Reading: 240
Writing: 240
Math: 240
ACT Plus Writing
Combined Score: 22
Combined English/Writing or ELA: 21
1600 SAT (NEW)
Reading + Writing: 550
Math: 570
2400 SAT (OLD)
Reading: 510
Writing: 510
Math: 520
GRE
Taken prior to 8/1/2011
Verbal Reasoning: 450
Analytical Writing: 3
Quantitative Reasoning: 540
Taken after to 8/1/2011
Verbal Reasoning: 150
Analytical Writing: 3
Quantitative Reasoning: 145
For candidates who have completed their teacher training in other states:
Praxis I
Reading: 173
Writing: 172
Math: 171
Praxis CORE
Reading: 156
Writing: 162
Math: 150