TEAS Score Calculator
Composite from your four TEAS section scores, plus lowest, highest, and spread.
What it does
The TEAS measures four subjects, and nursing programs rank applicants on some mix of the section scores and a composite. Many schools simply average the four sections, which you can reproduce in a minute.
The tool above takes your reading, math, science, and English and language usage scores as printed on the score report, and returns the composite along with your lowest section, highest section, and how far apart they sit.
The defaults show a lopsided profile: 72 reading, 65 math, 80 science, 74 English average to 72.8, with a 15 point spread that a math remediation course could tighten.
The ATI guidance and school handouts frame it honestly: ATI itself states the content area scores cannot be used to calculate the official Total because the full test is equated, while programs commonly define their own composite as the average of the four sections.
How to use
- Open your TEAS score report.
- Enter each section's percent score from 0 to 100.
- Press Calculate for the composite and the spread.
- Compare against your target program's minimum.
- Note the lowest section and plan a retake or prep work.
Formula
- Section scores
- Percent correct reported for each of the four content areas.
- Composite
- The simple average many programs use for ranking.
This is the school style composite, not the official ATI Total. ATI equates the full exam so the official Total can land slightly away from the plain average; use this figure for planning, and the official report for applications.
Worked example
Example: 72 reading, 65 math, 80 science, 74 English
Defaults as above.
- Sum: 72 + 65 + 80 + 74 = 291.
- Divide by 4: 291 / 4 = 72.75.
- Composite: 72.8 percent.
- Lowest: math at 65; highest: science at 80.
- Spread: 15 points, a clear math gap.
Reference table
| Requirement type | Common range | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum composite | 58 to 80 by program | Admissions page |
| Section minimums | Usually reading and math | Application checklist |
| Ranking method | Composite average or overall score | Info session or advisor |
| Retake policy | Often one retake per window | Testing center |
Limits
- Not the official equated Total score.
- Programs weight and rank differently.
- Does not predict admissions outcomes.
- Rounding follows the printed report.
Common mistakes
- Averaging a mix of subscale and section scores.
- Assuming the official Total equals the average.
- Ignoring section minimums while chasing the composite.
- Using the practice test score as the proctored result.
- Entering a raw points total instead of the percent.
Try it yourself
Quick checks. Answers sit tucked under each question.
80, 80, 80, 80?
Composite 80, spread 0.
60, 90, 70, 80?
Composite 75, lowest math at 60.
Does the composite round up?
Many programs round to one decimal; check their policy.
Questions
How is the TEAS scored?
Each of the four sections reports a percent score, and the full exam also carries an equated Total that ATI computes for the official report.
Why can't I compute the official Total myself?
ATI equates the full test across versions, so ATI states the content area scores cannot be used to calculate the Total.
What composite do I need?
Programs vary widely, commonly somewhere in the 60s to 70s; check your target school's exact minimum.
Does math matter most?
Many programs put minimums on reading and math specifically, and math is often the score applicants retake for.
Can I retake the TEAS?
Most programs allow a retake after a waiting period; check the policy where you are applying.
Is 72.8 a good score?
It lands mid range; the spread across sections and your program's cutoff matter more than the raw composite.