TEAS 7 · November 7, 2026
TEAS Score Ranges: Is My Score Good? (2026)
A 58.7% or higher is Proficient, the level many schools require; 70–80% is competitive for most nursing programs; 80%+ is Advanced. But only your school's published minimum decides — and many rank applicants above it.
ATI's five levels
| Level | Total score | Correct answers | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental | 0.0% – 40.0% | 0–60 of 150 | Very low overall academic preparedness |
| Basic | 40.7% – 58.0% | 61–87 of 150 | Low overall academic preparedness |
| Proficient | 58.7% – 79.3% | 88–119 of 150 | Moderate preparedness — the level many schools ask for |
| Advanced | 80.0% – 91.3% | 120–137 of 150 | High preparedness |
| Exemplary | 92.0% – 100.0% | 138–150 of 150 | Very high preparedness |
What each score means
| Score | ATI level | For admission | ≈ correct answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | Basic | Below most schools' minimum. Retake after focused study of your weakest sub-areas. | 75 of 150 |
| 55% | Basic | Close to Proficient: about 5 more correct answers reach 58.7%. | 82 of 150 |
| 60% | Proficient | Meets the most common minimum (Proficient, 58.7%), but many programs rank applicants: higher is safer. | 90 of 150 |
| 65% | Proficient | Meets the minimum at many community colleges (several in California ask for 62%). | 98 of 150 |
| 70% | Proficient | A solid score: meets the published minimum at most of the 44 programs we checked. | 105 of 150 |
| 75% | Proficient | Competitive for most BSN programs (Augusta University and the University of Arizona's MS entry program publish 75%). | 112 of 150 |
| 80% | Advanced | Advanced level: meets every total minimum we found (Broward College asks exactly 80%) except a priority track (Texas State asks 85% for priority). | 120 of 150 |
| 85% | Advanced | Highly competitive: meets even priority-admission thresholds such as Texas State's. | 128 of 150 |
| 90% | Advanced | Excellent — top of the Advanced level; 92% and up is Exemplary. | 135 of 150 |
"Correct answers" is an approximation on the 150 scored questions before equating. Admission notes are based on the 44 school minimums we verified; your program may differ. Below your target? See how TEAS retakes work.
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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.
Is a 60, 65, 70, 75 or 80 good?
Is a 60 a good TEAS score?
A 60% is in ATI's Proficient level. Meets the most common minimum (Proficient, 58.7%), but many programs rank applicants: higher is safer.
Is a 65 a good TEAS score?
A 65% is in ATI's Proficient level. Meets the minimum at many community colleges (several in California ask for 62%).
Is a 70 a good TEAS score?
A 70% is in ATI's Proficient level. A solid score: meets the published minimum at most of the 44 programs we checked.
Is a 75 a good TEAS score?
A 75% is in ATI's Proficient level. Competitive for most BSN programs (Augusta University and the University of Arizona's MS entry program publish 75%).
Is an 80 a good TEAS score?
An 80% is in ATI's Advanced level. Advanced level: meets every total minimum we found (Broward College asks exactly 80%) except a priority track (Texas State asks 85% for priority).
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