Praxis · test 5039
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)
Explore official exam information from Praxis and check the requirements for your state.
At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- The SR section, which accounts for 75% of the total test score, consists of single- selection, selected-response questions with four answer choices. It also includes some of the following question types: multiple-selection multiple choice, order/ match, audio stimulus, table/grid, select… (praxis.ets.org)
- Questions
- 130 SR and 2 CR questions (praxis.ets.org)
- Time
- 3 hours: 150 minutes for the selected-response (SR) section and 30 minutes for the constructed-response (CR) section (praxis.ets.org)
- Fee
- $156.00 (praxis.ets.org)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
States that use this test (11)
| State | Passing score |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 168 |
| Kentucky | 164 |
| Louisiana | 168 |
| Maryland | 168 |
| Nebraska | 168 |
| New Hampshire | 168 |
| Rhode Island | 168 |
| South Carolina | 168 |
| Utah | 162 |
| Vermont | 168 |
| Wyoming | 168 |
Passing scores are set by each state; source: ETS Praxis passing scores by state.