Scores are valid for 10 years from the test date. Older scores may not be accepted for initial licensure. 4. Waivers and Alternative Pathways Mississippi allows exemptions from the Praxis Core for candidates who meet minimum scores on other standardized tests:
| Test | Minimum Passing Score | |-------|------------------------| | Praxis Core Reading (5713) | 156 | | Praxis Core Writing (5723) | 162 | | Praxis Core Math (5733) | 150 | | Praxis Core Combined (5751/5752) | Must pass each subtest individually (no composite score) | | Most Subject Assessments | 150–160 (varies by test; check ETS Mississippi score requirements page) | | PLT (any level) | 157 | mississippi praxis test
| Test | Minimum Score | Validity | |-------|---------------|-----------| | ACT | 21 composite (prior to 9/1/2019) OR 22 composite (9/1/2019 or later) | Within 5 years | | SAT | 1060 (Math + Evidence-Based Reading/Writing) | Within 5 years | | GRE | 300 (Verbal + Quantitative) | Within 5 years | Scores are valid for 10 years from the test date
| Endorsement Area | Required Praxis Test | Test Code | |----------------|----------------------|------------| | Elementary Education (K-6) | Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects | 5001 | | English (7-12) | English Language Arts: Content Knowledge | 5038 | | Mathematics (7-12) | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 5165 | | Biology (7-12) | Biology: Content Knowledge | 5235 | | History (7-12) | World and U.S. History: Content Knowledge | 5941 | | Special Education (K-12) | Special Education: Core Knowledge & Applications | 5354 | | School Counselor (PreK-12) | Professional School Counselor | 5421 | | School Psychologist | School Psychologist | 5402 | mississippi praxis test