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Maryland State Standard Passing Score: 455 MSDE Code: R7409

Maryland ParaPro Passing Score & Paraprofessional Standards

The official qualifying score for the ETS ParaPro Assessment in Maryland is 455. Review Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidelines and county public school system hiring standards.

Maryland Title I Paraprofessional Standards

Maryland public school systems utilize instructional paraprofessionals across general education classrooms, targeted Title I reading/math intervention groups, and Special Education programs. Under MSDE rules aligned with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA):

  • Candidates must hold a high school diploma or recognized state equivalent (GED).
  • Candidates must satisfy at least one of the three established academic qualification pathways:
    • ETS ParaPro Assessment: Earn a scaled score of 455 or higher.
    • College Credits: Complete 48 semester hours of undergraduate coursework at an accredited institution.
    • Collegiate Degree: Possess an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or higher degree.

Maryland County Public School System Requirements

Maryland's 24 county school districts recruit and hire paraprofessionals locally:

  • Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS): One of the largest systems in the nation; strictly requires ParaPro 455+ verification for all Special Education Paraeducator and Focus Paraeducator openings.
  • Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS): Provides career ladder pathways for paraprofessionals advancing toward full teacher certification.
  • Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) & Baltimore City (BCPSS): Actively recruit instructional assistants with competitive local district benefits.
  • Anne Arundel County & Howard County: Accept both Prometric test center and ProctorU remote at-home official score reports.

How to Prepare and Pass the Maryland ParaPro

To ensure a qualifying score of 455 or higher, candidates should practice with realistic full-length exams:

📝 Diagnostic

Full 90-Q Diagnostic Simulator

Simulate the official 150-minute exam to evaluate whether you meet Maryland's 455 cutoff.

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📝 Math Guide

No-Calculator Math Shortcuts

Master fractions, decimals, and geometry without using a calculator.

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📝 Calculator

Score Calculator (420–480)

Convert your raw practice points into an estimated Maryland scaled score.

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📝 State Directory

50-State Passing Scores Hub

Compare Maryland's 455 benchmark against Virginia (455), DC (461), and Delaware (459).

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