What is the average TEAS 7 score?

Approximately 65% composite — squarely in the Proficient band. Section averages: Reading ~70%, Math ~63%, Science ~57%, English ~72%.

What is a good TEAS 7 score in 2026?

Anything ≥78% (Advanced band) is competitive for BSN admissions. ≥58.7% (Proficient) is accepted by most ADN programs. Exemplary (90.7%+) is the top 5%.

Why is the Science average the lowest?

32 of 50 Science items are Anatomy & Physiology, which most candidates haven't studied since high school or pre-nursing prerequisites. The other 18 items are easier per-item but lower-yield to study.

Is 80% a good TEAS 7 score?

Yes. 80% composite places you in the Advanced band (78–90%) — competitive for most BSN programs and above roughly 78% of all first-time test-takers.

What is the highest TEAS 7 score?

100% composite — Exemplary band. Reached by very few candidates each cohort. The Exemplary band starts at 90.7% and roughly 5% of test-takers reach it.

TEAS 7 Average Scores

TEAS 7 Average Scores: National Means by Section (2026)

The national TEAS 7 composite mean sits in the Proficient band — approximately 65%. The four sections are not equal: English averages highest (~72%) and Science averages lowest (~57%). These are the section means TEASAcademy tracks against ATI’s most recent score-distribution reporting and member-cohort data.

Last updated August 27, 2026 · Reviewed by TEAS Academy

Composite mean: ~65%

Reading: ~70%

Math: ~63%

Science: ~57%

English: ~72%

National TEAS 7 section averages (2026)

Section	National mean	Implied band
Reading	~70%	Proficient
Math	~63%	Proficient
Science	~57%	Basic / lower Proficient
English	~72%	Proficient
Composite	~65%	Proficient

Estimates compiled from ATI score-distribution reporting and TEASAcademy member data, 2025–2026.

Why Science is the lowest average

32 of the 50 Science items are Anatomy & Physiology, and most candidates last took A&P years before the exam. The remaining 18 items (Biology, Chemistry, Scientific Reasoning) are easier per-item but lower leverage to drill. Result: Science is the single biggest score-mover for most candidates. Full breakdown: what science is on the TEAS 7.

Cutoff vs national-average gap by program tier

ADN cutoff (~60%): 5 points below the national composite mean. Achievable with 3–4 weeks of focused prep.
State BSN cutoff (~72%): 7 points above the national mean. Achievable with 6 weeks of A&P-first prep.
Competitive BSN cutoff (78%+): 13 points above the national mean. Requires three full-length mocks at 78%+ before test day.
Exemplary (90.7%+): 25+ points above the national mean. Roughly 5% of candidates reach it.

What to target by section

Reading: beat the 70% average — practise the read-questions-first tactic on 25-min timed blocks.
Math: beat the 63% average — drill the 5 high-frequency types (fraction↔decimal↔percent, ratios, linear equations, unit conversion, data).
Science: the biggest opportunity. Beat the 57% average by drilling A&P in body-system weight order.
English: drill the 4 grammar buckets to 90%+; the section averages 72% with little study.

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