Retake · TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
Failed the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391)? How to retake it
Of the candidates who first took a TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) subject exam in 2023–24, 74% (Social Studies) to 87% (ELAR) passed it on the first attempt, and 88% (Social Studies) to 93% (ELAR) by their best attempt since, according to the Texas Education Agency: about half of those who missed one passed it on a retake. You retake only the subject exams you missed, 30 days later, for $58 each.
Updated
- Wait
- 30 days
- after your attempt
- Fee
- $58
- per subject exam retaken
- Attempts
- 5
- in all, the first one included
- Passed later
- About half
- of those who missed one in 2023–24
Retake only what you missed.
- Wait 30 days after your attempt, then register for the subject exams you did not pass.
- A subject exam you passed never needs retaking, and your best score on each one counts.
- $58 per subject exam retaken.
- 5 attempts in all, the first one included: every testing session counts as one.
- In an educator preparation program, you need its approval before you retest.
Of those who miss, about half pass later.
The Texas Education Agency publishes, for each program year, the share of first-time candidates who passed on that attempt and the share who have passed by their best attempt since.
| Subject exam | Passed on the first attempt | Passed by their best attempt | Missed, then passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts & Reading (901) | 87% | 93% | about 46% |
| Mathematics (902) | 77% | 89% | about 52% |
| Social Studies (903) | 74% | 88% | about 54% |
| Science (904) | 83% | 91% | about 47% |
| Fine Arts, Health & PE (905) | 80% | 90% | about 50% |
Program year September to August. The last column, 46% to 54%, is computed from the two published rates, which are rounded, so it is approximate. Candidates who first tested in the latest year have had less time for retakes: their best attempts read 82% to 90% so far.
Four steps to the retake date.
- Score report
Note what you missed
Your score report says which subject exams you missed. Those are all you retake: the others stay passed, and your best score on each counts.
Only those count now - Free
Measure where you stand now
Your attempt was weeks ago. The free 30-question diagnostic estimates your score on every subject exam against the 240 line, and shows the competencies costing you the most points.
30 questions · about 35 minutes · no card - Free
Keep only the subject exams you retake
On your result, leave selected only the subject exams you are retaking: your plan then works on those alone. Day 1 of it is free, 18 questions on your weakest area.
Day 1 free · no card - $49.99 once
Plan to your retake date
Add your retake date, at the earliest 30 days after your attempt. The plan gives you a session for each study day until then, weakest competencies first, with timed mocks along the way and a light review on the last two days.
Or $14.99 a month
The free 30-question diagnostic estimates your score on every subject exam against the 240 line. Then day 1 of your plan is free: 18 questions on your weakest area. After that, the full plan is $49.99 once, or $14.99 a month.
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Questions candidates ask.
How soon can you retake a TExES Core Subjects EC-6 subject exam?
30 days after your attempt, and only the subject exams you did not pass. You have 5 attempts in all, the first one included, and a candidate in an educator preparation program needs its approval to retest.
Do you have to retake the subject exams you passed?
No. A subject exam you have passed never needs retaking, and your best score on each one counts.
How much does it cost to retake a TExES subject exam?
$58 per subject exam, the price of taking one on its own.
How many candidates pass a TExES subject exam on a retake?
The Texas Education Agency publishes first-attempt and best-attempt rates, not retake rates. Of the candidates who first took a subject exam in 2023–24, 74% (Social Studies) to 87% (ELAR) passed it on the first attempt, and 88% (Social Studies) to 93% (ELAR) by their best attempt since: about half of those who missed one (46% to 54%) passed it on a retake.
Can Passing Line help you study only for the subject exam you failed?
Yes. The free diagnostic estimates your score on every subject exam; on your result, keep only the subject exams you are retaking, and the plan works on those alone, the competencies costing you the most points first. Add your retake date and it gives you a session for each study day until then, six days a week, with timed mocks along the way. Day 1 is free; the full plan is $49.99 once or $14.99 a month.
Sources
Facts checked November 6, 2026. Passing Line is not affiliated with the exam makers.
Where do you stand against the line?
30 questions across every subject exam, an estimated score on each against 240. Free, no account needed.
Start the free diagnosticNo card · No account · Then day 1 of your plan is free too