Pass Rates on Minnesota Licensing Tests

The Higher Education Act, Title II, Section 207 (1988) requires all institutions that prepare teachers to report pass rates on state licensing tests.

The pass rates for St. Olaf College teacher education candidates and the pass rates for all the candidates in Minnesota for 2004-2005 are listed below: 

Praxis Test

St. Olaf College Candidates
Minnesota Statewide Candidates'
Statewide Passing Rates
Number Taking Assessment
Number Passing Assessment
Institutional Pass Rate
PPST Reading
65
65
100%
98%
PPST Writing
65
65
100%
98%
PPST Math
66
66
100%
99%
Aggregate Basic Skills
64
64
100%
99%
Professional Knowledge
65
65
100%
99%
Academic Content Areas
79
80
99%
98%