Official ATI facts · November 7, 2026

How Is the TEAS Scored? (2026 Guide)

Your TEAS total is the percentage of the 150 scored questions you answer correctly, equated across test versions and reported as the Adjusted Individual Total Score from 0% to 100%, with one of five ATI preparedness levels. There is no universal passing score: your school sets it.

1. Only 150 of the 170 questions count

Each section includes unscored pretest questions that ATI is trying out: 6 in Reading, 4 in Math, 6 in Science and 4 in English. They look exactly like the others, so treat every question as if it counts.

2. Section scores and the total are equated

ATI calculates the percentage of correct answers and then adjusts it for the difficulty of the form you received ("equating"). The total and the four section (content area) scores are equated; the sub-area scores are simple percentages and are not. This is why two people with the same number of right answers on different forms can get slightly different scores.

3. How much each section weighs

The total is built from the scored questions, so each section's weight follows its size: Science 44 of 150 (about 29%), Reading 39 (26%), Math 34 (23%), English 33 (22%). Some calculators online use made-up weights — check the numbers before you trust them.

4. No penalty for guessing, no partial credit

Wrong answers cost nothing extra, so answer everything: questions left blank when time runs out count as wrong. About 20% of questions are alternate types (multiple select, fill in the blank, ordered response, hot spot). Each one is all-or-nothing: on a select-all-that-apply question you must pick every correct option and none of the wrong ones.

5. Your score report

The individual performance profile shows your Adjusted Individual Total Score, your preparedness level, a score for each section and each sub-area, and comparisons with national and program averages. Use the sub-area scores to decide what to study next.

6. There is no passing score — your school decides

ATI says each school sets its own minimum, and most ask for Proficient or higher. Some also set minimums for single sections (often Reading or Science). See the published minimums of 44 programs and what each score range means.

7. Retakes and results

ATI sets no waiting period between attempts — your school decides how many it accepts — and online results are final after 4 business days. Details on TEAS retakes, results and cost.

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Official facts — verified on November 7, 2026 by the Prep Master Digital editorial team. Rules change: always confirm on the official pages before your exam.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my TEAS score not the exact percentage of questions I got right?

Because ATI equates total and section scores across test forms. If your version was slightly harder, your adjusted score is nudged up, and vice versa. Sub-area scores are not equated.

Can I retake only one section of the TEAS?

No. To get a total score you must take all four sections in the same sitting.

What is the Adjusted Individual Total Score?

It's the name ATI gives the overall score on your report: a 0–100% score that combines the four sections after equating, shown with your academic preparedness level.

How many questions can I miss on the TEAS?

It depends on your school's minimum. For a 70% target you need about 105 of the 150 scored questions right, so you can miss about 45 — but you can't know which questions are unscored, so aim higher. Use the calculator with your school's target.

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