Enter your practice results by section to estimate your TEAS percent and ATI preparedness level, then see how many more correct answers your program needs. Is 78% good? It is in ATI’s Proficient range (58.7-79.3%) and meets the published minimum total at 164 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one; selective programs often admit higher.
How do I calculate my TEAS score?
The calculator turns practice results into section percents, an overall estimate and the ATI preparedness level for that estimate. ATI reports the level only with the total; each section shows which ATI range its percent falls in, because some programs apply the same cut scores to sections. It is an estimate, not an official equated ATI score.
Section percent = correct answers divided by questions in that section.
Overall estimate = each section percent weighted by its scored items (Reading 39, Math 34, Science 44, English 33, 150 in all). Like ATI, the calculator gives no overall estimate until all four sections are entered.
Full-length practice forms with the real exam’s 170-question layout (45, 38, 50 and 37 questions, as TEASPATH Practice Forms A and B have) can be entered as they are; the calculator converts each section to a percent first.
Levels use the one-decimal value. ATI’s published level ranges jump in 0.7-point steps (40.0 to 40.7, 58.0 to 58.7, 79.3 to 80.0, 91.3 to 92.0), so an estimate that lands in one of those gaps is shown as between the two levels.
Use results from a timed, full-length form you have not seen before. Scores taken right after studying a chapter tend to overstate lasting learning (Soderstrom and Bjork, 2015).
Is 78% a good TEAS score?
For many programs, yes. 78% sits in ATI’s Proficient level (58.7-79.3%), 2.0 points below Advanced (80.0%). 78.0% meets the published minimum total at 164 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one.
It is not a guarantee of admission. A minimum makes you eligible to apply; selective programs rank applicants, and several in our dataset describe competitive or admitted-student scores from the mid-70s to the mid-90s (examples below). Check your own program’s page and aim for a margin above its number.
Is 70% a good TEAS score? Proficient on ATI’s scale. 70.0% meets the published minimum total at 151 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one.
Is 73.3% a good TEAS score? Proficient on ATI’s scale. 73.3% meets the published minimum total at 153 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one.
Is 77% a good TEAS score? Proficient on ATI’s scale. 77.0% meets the published minimum total at 158 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one.
Is 80% a good TEAS score? Advanced on ATI’s scale. 80.0% meets the published minimum total at 170 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one.
Programs that admit well above their minimums
California State University, Sacramento (Traditional Pre-licensure BSN, CA): published minimum 75.0%. Our summary of the school’s page: The TEAS is worth up to 30 points. Students selected for Fall 2025 averaged 93.22% (range 85.3% to 98.7%).
San Diego State University School of Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Transfer (pre-licensure), CA): published minimum 80.0%. Our summary of the school’s page: Transfer applicants are ranked on an 80-point system; admitted transfer students averaged a TEAS of 91.0 in Fall 2024.
Towson University (Nursing major (basic/pre-licensure BSN), MD): published minimum 58.7%. Our summary of the school’s page: Towson says a competitive TEAS score is 85% to 86% on average; no minimum content-area scores are required.
Georgia State University (Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions) (BSN traditional (undergraduate), GA): published minimum 50.0%. Our summary of the school’s page: The university reports that accepted applicants averaged 85% on the TEAS.
College of the Canyons (Associate Degree Nursing (RN), CA): published minimum 62.0%. Our summary of the school’s page: The 62% cut score follows the California Community College Chancellor's Office recommendation; the college says a highly competitive student has an 85% composite.
University of Massachusetts Boston (Traditional Nursing Program (BSN, transfer applicants), MA): published minimum 68.0%. Our summary of the school’s page: TEAS scores are required beginning Fall 2027. Competitive applicants score between 75 and 80.
How far am I from my program’s TEAS score?
Enter a target total and optional section minimums, or choose one of 263 programs from 48 states and DC to prefill its published numbers with the school’s own quote and link. The tool shows the gap in each section and how many more correct answers you need out of the 150 scored items (Reading 39, Math 34, Science 44, English 33).
What section scores add up to my target?
For any target total, the reverse planner lists example combinations of correct answers per section that reach it: even across sections, Math carrying more, Science running lower, and Reading and English carrying more, all while meeting any section minimums you enter.
Where are the most points available?
The 12 official sub-content areas and their scored items, largest first. Enter your practice results by sub-area to rank where the most missed points are.
Numbers and Algebra (Mathematics): 18 scored items
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Science): 18 scored items
Measurement and Data (Mathematics): 16 scored items
Key Ideas and Details (Reading): 15 scored items
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (Reading): 15 scored items
Conventions of Standard English (English and Language Usage): 12 scored items
Knowledge of Language (English and Language Usage): 11 scored items
Using Language and Vocabulary to Express Ideas in Writing (English and Language Usage): 10 scored items
Craft and Structure (Reading): 9 scored items
Biology (Science): 9 scored items
Scientific Reasoning (Science): 9 scored items
Chemistry (Science): 8 scored items
What is the difference between Proficient and Advanced on the TEAS?
ATI reports one of five Academic Preparedness Levels with your total score. TEAS 7 uses the same 0-100% scale and cut scores as the previous TEAS. ATI says most schools are likely to want the Proficient level or above.
ATI’s published level ranges jump in 0.7-point steps (40.0 to 40.7, 58.0 to 58.7, 79.3 to 80.0, 91.3 to 92.0), so an estimate that lands in one of those gaps is shown as between the two levels.
Developmental: 0.0-40.0%
Basic: 40.7-58.0%
Proficient: 58.7-79.3%
Advanced: 80.0-91.3%
Exemplary: 92.0-100.0%
Is my TEAS score good? Every score from 55% to 95%
Each line gives ATI’s level and how many of the 171 programs in our dataset with a published minimum total list a minimum at or below that score. Meeting a minimum does not guarantee admission.
55.0%: Basic; meets 9 of 171 published minimum totals
56.0%: Basic; meets 9 of 171 published minimum totals
57.0%: Basic; meets 10 of 171 published minimum totals
58.0%: Basic; meets 15 of 171 published minimum totals
58.7%: Proficient; meets 53 of 171 published minimum totals
59.0%: Proficient; meets 56 of 171 published minimum totals
60.0%: Proficient; meets 78 of 171 published minimum totals
61.0%: Proficient; meets 78 of 171 published minimum totals
62.0%: Proficient; meets 90 of 171 published minimum totals
63.0%: Proficient; meets 91 of 171 published minimum totals
64.0%: Proficient; meets 94 of 171 published minimum totals
65.0%: Proficient; meets 111 of 171 published minimum totals
66.0%: Proficient; meets 122 of 171 published minimum totals
66.7%: Proficient; meets 124 of 171 published minimum totals
67.0%: Proficient; meets 125 of 171 published minimum totals
68.0%: Proficient; meets 133 of 171 published minimum totals
69.0%: Proficient; meets 133 of 171 published minimum totals
70.0%: Proficient; meets 151 of 171 published minimum totals
71.0%: Proficient; meets 151 of 171 published minimum totals
72.0%: Proficient; meets 153 of 171 published minimum totals
73.0%: Proficient; meets 153 of 171 published minimum totals
73.3%: Proficient; meets 153 of 171 published minimum totals
74.0%: Proficient; meets 153 of 171 published minimum totals
75.0%: Proficient; meets 158 of 171 published minimum totals
76.0%: Proficient; meets 158 of 171 published minimum totals
77.0%: Proficient; meets 158 of 171 published minimum totals
78.0%: Proficient; meets 164 of 171 published minimum totals
79.0%: Proficient; meets 164 of 171 published minimum totals
79.3%: Proficient; meets 164 of 171 published minimum totals
80.0%: Advanced; meets 170 of 171 published minimum totals
81.0%: Advanced; meets 170 of 171 published minimum totals
82.0%: Advanced; meets 170 of 171 published minimum totals
83.0%: Advanced; meets 170 of 171 published minimum totals
84.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
85.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
86.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
87.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
88.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
89.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
90.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
91.0%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
91.3%: Advanced; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
92.0%: Exemplary; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
93.0%: Exemplary; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
94.0%: Exemplary; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
95.0%: Exemplary; meets 171 of 171 published minimum totals
How is the ATI TEAS scored?
The TEAS has 170 questions: 150 scored and 20 unscored pretest items. You cannot tell which questions are unscored, so treat every question as if it counts.
Your score report gives a total score, four content-area scores (Reading, Math, Science, English) and sub-content-area scores, each from 0% to 100%.
Total and content-area scores are equated: ATI starts from the percentage of items you answered correctly and adjusts it for differences between test forms. That is why content-area scores cannot be used to calculate the total, and why any calculator, including this one, gives an estimate.
Sub-content-area scores are raw percent correct. They are not equated, so ATI says they should not be compared across forms.
Every question is scored right or wrong. There is no partial credit, including on select-all-that-apply items.
There is no penalty for guessing, and unanswered questions count as incorrect when a section times out, so never leave a question blank.
You must complete all four sections in one sitting to receive a total score and preparedness level.
Your report also shows the national mean (the average score of all examinees), a mean for your program type and a national percentile rank: the percentage of examinees who scored at or below your score.
Is a preliminary TEAS score final?
TEAS at ATI scores stay in preliminary status for 4 business days after your exam date (excluding weekends and major holidays), then become final. ATI has used this process since 19 June 2025.
For remote exams, ATI’s video review happens while the score is preliminary.
You can send a transcript while your score is preliminary; ATI releases it once the score is final. Transcripts reach schools within 2 hours of submission.
Exams taken at a school or testing center are scored immediately, although some schools turn off immediate viewing.
If you fall short of your target
ATI requires no waiting period between attempts; your school or program sets retake limits and waiting periods.
ATI says about 40% of students take the TEAS more than once (ATI’s figure).
Ask your program how many attempts it allows, whether it requires a waiting period, and which attempt it counts.
Questions and answers
How do I calculate my TEAS score from practice results? Divide correct answers by questions in each section to get a section percent. For an overall estimate, weight each section by its scored items (Reading 39, Math 34, Science 44, English 33, out of 150) and add them. ATI equates official total and section scores for form difficulty, so any calculator gives an estimate, not your official score.
Is 78% a good TEAS score? For many programs, yes. 78% is in ATI’s Proficient level (58.7-79.3%) and 78.0% meets the published minimum total at 164 of the 171 programs in our dataset that list one. Selective programs often admit applicants well above their minimums, so check your program’s published numbers.
What is a good TEAS score? ATI sets no passing score; each school sets its own, and ATI says most schools are likely to want the Proficient level or above (58.7% or higher). In our dataset of 171 published minimum totals, the median is 62.0% and the most common is 58.7%. A good score is one that clears your program’s number with room to spare.
What is the difference between Proficient and Advanced on the TEAS? Proficient covers 58.7% to 79.3% and Advanced covers 80.0% to 91.3% on ATI’s Academic Preparedness Levels. Above that, Exemplary runs from 92.0% to 100%. The same cut scores applied to the previous TEAS, because TEAS 7 uses the same 0-100% scale.
Can you do poorly on one TEAS section and still meet a program requirement? ATI has no pass or fail for sections, but programs can set section minimums. In our dataset, 41 programs publish at least one section minimum (most often Reading or Science), so a low section can rule out an application even when the total is high. Enter section minimums in the gap tool to check.
Is there a penalty for guessing on the TEAS? No. ATI says there is no penalty for guessing, and unanswered questions count as incorrect when a section’s time runs out. Every question is scored right or wrong with no partial credit, so answer every question, even with a guess.
How accurate is a TEAS score calculator? It can only estimate. ATI adjusts official scores for form difficulty, 20 unscored items are mixed in, and practice tests differ in difficulty from the real exam. In student forum posts we reviewed, many said ATI’s own practice tests felt harder than the real exam, but not everyone did. Treat the result as a study signal, not a prediction.
What is the average TEAS score? ATI does not post one fixed national average on its help pages. Your score report shows it instead: the national mean (the average score of all examinees) and a mean for your program type, for your total and each content area, along with your national percentile rank. Your program’s published minimum and its competitive range matter more than any average.
TEASPATH is independent of ATI. ATI TEAS® and TEAS® are registered trademarks of Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C., which is not affiliated with and does not endorse TEASPATH. Practice results are not official scores or admission predictions.