State Requirements
Below are the established qualifying scores for the ParaPathways and ParaPro assessments. To pass, test takers must meet or exceed the listed score.
If your school district or organization is located in a state that has established a qualifying score and you would like to become a testing center, complete an application. Note: This application is not used for test‑taker registration. To schedule an at‑home exam, please visit our ParaPro Test Registration page. If you prefer to test in person, refer to our Community-Based Test Centers List to find a participating location near you.
Important: Before scheduling your test, please be sure to confirm that the test is accepted by your state or local education agency. If you are unsure whether the ParaPro or ParaPathways test is accepted in your area, please contact your state or local agency directly for guidance on the testing requirements for paraeducators.
Alaska
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 459
Arizona
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 459
Arkansas
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 457
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 324
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 325
California
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Aspire Public Schools) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Bret Harte Union High School District) is 459
The qualifying score for ParaPro (El Rancho Unified School District) is 458
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Fillmore Unified School District) is 458
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Haynes Family of Programs) is 445
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Merced Union High School District) is 458
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Oak Park Unified School District) is 458
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Oakland Unified School District) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (South Bay Schools) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (The Help Group) is 458
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Ventura County) is 458
Colorado
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 460
Connecticut
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 457
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Delaware
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 459
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
District of Columbia
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 461
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Florida
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Brevard Public Schools – Adult & Community Education) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Collier County Public Schools) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Consortium) is 464
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Duval County Public School District) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Hernando County School District) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Lee County School District) is 450
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Manatee County School District) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Martin County School Board) is 440
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Orange County Public Schools) is 440
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Pasco County Schools) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Sarasota County School District) is 457
The qualifying score for ParaPro (St. Lucie District Schools) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Taylor County School District) is 460
Hawaii
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 459
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Idaho
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 457
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Illinois
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 460
Indiana
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 460
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Kansas
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 455
Louisiana
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 450
Maine
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 459
Maryland
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 455
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Massachusetts
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 464
Michigan
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 460
Minnesota
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 455
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 332
Missouri
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 459
Montana
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Hamilton School District) is 450
Nebraska
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 456
Nevada
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 455
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
New Hampshire
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 460
New Jersey
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 456
New Mexico
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 457
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
North Dakota
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 464
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Ohio
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 456
Oklahoma
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Oregon
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 455
Pennsylvania
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3) is 462
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Chester Upland School District) is 459
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Hempfield Area School District) is 462
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Mifflin County School District) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Tuscarora School District) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (West Oak Lane Charter School) is 462
Rhode Island
Note: RIDE has discontinued the use of the ParaPro assessment, and only ParaPathways is approved as of March 1, 2026.
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
South Carolina
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 456
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
South Dakota
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 461
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Tennessee
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 456
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Texas
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Education Service Center – Region 19) is 467
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Fort Worth ISD) is 461
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Keller ISD) is 465
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Katy ISD) is 464
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Lamar CISD) is 465
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Midland ISD) is 455
The qualifying score for ParaPro (North East ISD) is 465
The qualifying score for ParaPro (South San Antonio ISD) is 465
U.S. Virgin Islands
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 466
Utah
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 460
Vermont
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 458
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
Virginia
The qualifying score for ParaPro is 455
Washington
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 455
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 324
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 325
Wisconsin
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Lakeland Union School District) is 460
The qualifying score for ParaPro (Neenah Joint School District) is 460
Wyoming
ParaPro (1755) – Accepted through August 31, 2026
Qualifying Score: 462
-OR-
ParaPathways: Reading and Writing (5758)
Qualifying Score: 332
-AND-
ParaPathways: Mathematics (5759)
Qualifying Score: 334