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
Level 4 on all three ACT WorkKeys assessments
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
459
Florida
464 (Common score; Varies by district)
Georgia
250 (on 100-300 scale)
Hawaii
457
Idaho
460
Illinois
460 (ParaPro) or Composite 12 (WorkKeys: Level 4 on all 3 sections)
Indiana
460 (Common score; Varies by school corporation)
Iowa
Varies by district (Common benchmark: 455)
Kansas
Varies by district (ParaPro: 457 common; WorkKeys: Level 4,4,3)
Kentucky
Varies by district (State recommends 450)
Louisiana
450 (State-recommended)
Maine
Varies by district (Set by local School Administrative Unit - SAU)
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
Varies by district (commonly 460 - each district sets own passing score)
Mississippi
Silver NCRC
Missouri
Varies by district (commonly 460)
Montana
Varies by district (commonly 457)
Nebraska
Varies by district (commonly 457)
Nevada
Varies by district (commonly 455)
New Hampshire
457 (statewide minimum)
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
455
Oregon
455
Pennsylvania
455
Rhode Island
461
South Carolina
456
South Dakota
461
Tennessee
456
Texas
455-465
Utah
460
Vermont
457
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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