PPAT Passing Scores by State
| Certification State | State Certification Agency | Passing Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Delaware Department of Education | 38 |
| Iowa | Iowa Board of Educational Examiners | 32 |
| Kansas | Kansas State Department of Education | TBD |
| Maryland | Maryland State Department of Education | TBD |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | 38 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability | 40 |
| South Carolina | South Carolina State Department of Education | 36 |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Education | 35 |
| Utah | Utah State Board of Education | 36 (effective August 1, 2021) |
*The national recommended passing score established by a panel of educators through a multi-state Standard Setting Study is 40.
If you select the state above as your certification state when responding to Background Information Questions before registration, the State Certification Agency will automatically receive a copy of your PPAT® assessment scores.
PPAT Passing Scores by Institution
| State | Educator Preparation Program | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | Fort Hays State University | 32 |
| Michigan | TEACH Teaching Educators and Creating Hope | 40 |
If your state or preparation program is not listed above, contact your educator preparation program for specific passing requirements.