What are the passing scores for a New Mexico State high school diploma and how can they be interpreted?
The GED Diploma is awarded when a candidate receives a score of at least 410 on each of the five tests with an average score of 450 (2250 total points) on all five tests. The score scales for the GED Tests are referenced to the performance of graduating high school seniors on the GED Tests. To ensure that scores reflect the performance of contemporary high school seniors, the tests are periodically checked. Scores range from a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 800 points for each of the five GED Tests. Only an estimated 60% of high school graduates would pass the GED Tests at the minimum scores of 410 on each test and an average of 450 (2250 total points) on all five tests, according to the 2001 Norming Study. GED Scores Test results are expressed as standard scores ranging from 200 to 800. A successful applicant must achieve a minimum average standard score of 450 (2250 total points) for the combined five tests with no score on any one test less than 410. An explanation of results is pri
