PPAT Passing Scores by State
| Certification State | State Agency | Passing Score* |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38 |
| 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 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.