LET Passing Rate History - The Numbers Behind the Teachers' Board Exam
The LET is the largest licensure exam in the Philippines — nearly 100,000 examinees in a single cycle — and for years its reputation was grim: most takers fail. The recent data tells a more nuanced and more hopeful story, with one persistent puzzle: the stubborn gap between Elementary and Secondary.
The Verified Timeline
| Cycle | Elementary | Secondary | Overall Note |
|---|
|-------|-----------|-----------|--------------|
| September 2024 | 45.51% (20,025/44,002) | 56.88% (48,875/85,926) | The grim baseline |
| March 2025 | 46.77% (16,282/34,810) | 62.27% (38,747/62,225) | Secondary pulls ahead |
| Sept-Nov 2025 | 51.04% (21,967/43,035) | 72.62% (57,729/79,493) | The climb begins |
| March 2026 | 56.03% (18,376/32,796) | 73.10% (45,001/61,561) | Record 67.17% overall |
The Two Stories in One Table
Story one: the climb. Every level, every cycle, the rates have risen — Secondary from 56.88% to 73.10% in eighteen months, Elementary from 45.51% to 56.03%. The March 2026 overall record of 67.17% was called the highest documented in modern times. Contributing factors mirror nursing's: curriculum reform momentum, a maturing review culture, and the sheer competitiveness of teacher education's top (state-university) programs.
Story two: the stubborn gap. Elementary trails Secondary by 15-25 points in every cycle. The structural reason: Secondary examinees sit a specialization exam in their major — their deepest subject — worth 40% of their score, while Elementary generalists face broad coverage with the Gen Ed 40/Prof Ed 60 weighting. If you are an Elementary taker, the data's message is blunt: your exam statistically punishes shallow, uneven review more than Secondary does. Blueprint-weighted preparation matters more for you than for anyone.
What the History Means for You
Even in the record cycle, one in three examinees failed overall — and more than four in ten Elementary takers. The rising tide is real but it does not lift the unprepared. And remember what your rating buys beyond the license: up to 10 points in DepEd Teacher 1 ranking — aim above the passing line, not at it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest LET passing rate ever?
March 2026's 67.17% overall (56.03% Elementary, 73.10% Secondary) — described as the highest documented in modern times.
Why is the Elementary LET passing rate lower than Secondary?
Structure: Secondary takers earn 40% of their score in their specialization — their strongest subject — while Elementary generalists face broad coverage across all areas.
Is the LET getting easier?
Rates are rising across levels, but even the record cycle failed one in three takers. The trend reflects better preparation pipelines more than an easier exam.
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