ParaPro Test Requirements by State
Find the certification requirements, passing scores, and registration process for paraprofessionals in your state. Select your state below to get started.
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Alabama
ACT WorkKeys Silver National Career Readiness Certificate or higher (Level 4+ on Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents). Some districts require Gold (Level 5+).
Alaska
459 (ParaPro) or Level 4 on all three assessments (WorkKeys)
Arizona
459 (ParaPro) or Level 4 (WorkKeys) or District-set (Local)
Arkansas
457
California
Varies by district (Local exam: typically 70%; ParaPro: typically 459-460)
Colorado
460 (ParaPro) or Level 4 (WorkKeys) or District-set (Local)
Connecticut
457
Delaware
459
District of Columbia
461 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per ETS)
Florida
464 (Common score; Varies by district)
Georgia
250 (on 100-300 scale)
Hawaii
459
Idaho
457 (updated Feb 2024)
Illinois
460 (ParaPro) or Composite 12 (WorkKeys: Level 4 on all 3 sections). Important: ETS ParaPro and ACT WorkKeys retire as Illinois licensure options after June 30, 2026; from July 1, 2026 the new Pearson VUE Paraprofessional Test becomes the only test path.
Indiana
460 (Common score; Varies by school corporation)
Iowa
Varies by district (Common benchmark: 455)
Kansas
455 (statewide ParaPro minimum per ETS) or ACT WorkKeys (Level 4 reading/math, 3 locating info)
Kentucky
Varies by district (State recommends 450)
Louisiana
450 (State-recommended)
Maine
459 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per ETS; individual SAUs may set higher)
Maryland
455 (Statewide minimum set by MSDE)
Massachusetts
464 (State-recommended minimum - highest in nation)
Michigan
460 (ParaPro recommended), Pass (MTTC Basic Skills/PRE), Pass (WorkKeys)
Minnesota
455 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per ETS/MDE-PELSB; districts may set higher)
Mississippi
Silver NCRC
Missouri
Varies by district (commonly 460)
Montana
Varies by district (no statewide score; e.g., Hamilton School District uses 450 per ETS state requirements)
Nebraska
456 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per NDE Title I-A Paraprofessional Requirements)
Nevada
Varies by district (commonly 455)
New Hampshire
460 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per ETS)
New Jersey
Varies by district (commonly 456)
New Mexico
457 (statewide minimum for Level 1)
New York
220 on NYSATAS (100-300 scale)
North Carolina
457 ParaPro or Silver WorkKeys
North Dakota
464
Ohio
456
Oklahoma
457 (ParaPro accepted through Aug 31, 2026; from Sep 1, 2026 Oklahoma uses the ParaPathways Assessment instead)
Oregon
455
Pennsylvania
455
Rhode Island
ParaPathways: Reading/Writing 332, Math 334 (RIDE discontinued ParaPro effective March 1, 2026; the old 461 ParaPro cutoff no longer applies)
South Carolina
456
South Dakota
461
Tennessee
456
Texas
455-467 (district-set; e.g., Region 19 uses 467)
Utah
460
Vermont
458 (statewide ParaPro qualifying score per ETS)
Virginia
455
Washington
455
West Virginia
332
Wisconsin
460
Wyoming
Varies
Understanding ParaPro Requirements
The ParaPro Assessment is a standardized test required by many states for paraprofessional certification. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), paraprofessionals working in Title I programs must meet specific qualification requirements.
Three Pathways to Qualification
Associate's Degree
Hold an AA, AS, or higher degree from an accredited institution.
College Credits
Complete 48+ semester hours of college coursework.
Pass Assessment
Pass the ParaPro Assessment or state-approved exam.
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