{"id":21987,"date":"2016-03-31T21:11:14","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21987"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:45:00","slug":"superintendent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/superintendent\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES Superintendent (195) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES Superintendent exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level superintendents in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES Superintendent practice test, and check out our premium-quality TExES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/superintendent.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESSuper195 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/superintendent.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESSuper195 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">Other TExES Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TExES_Superintendent_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TExES Superintendent Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Superintendent exam contains a total of 110 selected-response questions, and you will be given 4 hours and 45 minutes to complete it.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Teaching_Standards\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Teaching Standards<\/h3>\n<p>The TExES Superintendent exam is aligned with the eight standards for educators that have been outlined by the State Board for Educator Certification.<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to see the full list of approved educator standards:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\" onclick=\"toggle('NewContents')\">Approved Educator Standards<\/button><\/div>\n<div id=\"NewContents\" class=\"showanswer\" style=\"width: 80%; text-align: left; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 2em;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 110%;\"><strong>Approved Educator Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\">\n<li><strong>Learner-Centered Values and Ethics of Leadership:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity and fairness and in an ethical manner.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Leadership and School District Culture:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students and shapes school district culture by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Human Resources Leadership and Management:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by implementing a staff evaluation and development system to improve the performance of all staff members, select and implement appropriate models for supervision and staff development, and apply the legal requirements for personnel management.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Policy and Governance:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context and by working with the board of trustees to define mutual expectations, policies, and standards.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Communications and Community Relations:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Organizational Leadership and Management:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by leadership and management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Curriculum Planning and Development:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by facilitating the design and implementation of curricula and strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning; alignment of curriculum, curriculum resources, and assessment; and the use of various forms of assessment to measure student performance.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learner-Centered Instructional Leadership and Management:<\/strong> You are expected to promote the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school district culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Exam_Domains\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Domains<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is split into three domains.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1. Leadership of the Educational Community (40%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acting with integrity and fairness<\/li>\n<li>Acting in an ethical manner<\/li>\n<li>Shaping district culture by facilitating the development, implementation, stewardship, and articulation of a vision of learning<\/li>\n<li>Communicating and collaborating with community members and families<\/li>\n<li>Responding to diverse community interests and needs<\/li>\n<li>Mobilizing community resources to ensure educational success for all students<\/li>\n<li>Responding to and influencing the larger economic, legal, political, cultural, and social context to achieve the district&#8217;s educational vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Instructional Leadership (30%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitating the planning and implementation of strategic plans that enhance teaching and learning<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring alignment among assessments, curriculum, and curriculum resources<\/li>\n<li>Using the current accountability system<\/li>\n<li>Promoting the use of varied assessments to measure student performance<\/li>\n<li>Advocating, promoting, and sustaining an instructional program and district culture that are conducive to learning<\/li>\n<li>Implementing a staff evaluation and development system<\/li>\n<li>Selecting appropriate models for supervision and staff development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Administrative Leadership (30%)<\/strong><br \/>\nFor the questions in this domain, you will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applying principles of effective leadership and management when it comes to resource utilization, personnel, technology, financial management, and district budgeting applications<\/li>\n<li>Applying principles of leadership and management to the district&#8217;s physical plant and support systems to ensure a safe and effective learning environment<\/li>\n<li>Applying problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills to comply with state and federal requirements<\/li>\n<li>Facilitating positive change in varied contexts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's  Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/superintendent.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/superintendent.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/texessuper195.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span> Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the TExES Superintendent exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $116 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On exam day, you should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, watch, wallet, keys, accessories, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_TExES_Superintendent_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the TExES Superintendent Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES Superintendent exam is scored on a scale of 100-300.<\/p>\n<p>To pass the exam, your final scaled score must be 240 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's  Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/superintendent.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/superintendent.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/texessuper195flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the TExES Superintendent exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 110 selected-response questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TExES Superintendent exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the TExES Superintendent exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of $116.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the TExES Superintendent exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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