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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
Last checked: high confidence. Always confirm with your district before relying on any date below.
Which test does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools use?
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
About Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Five categories: AI, IG, AG, AR (Reading), AM (Math). Uses Gifted Identification Rubric and portfolio scoring matrix. LI/TD magnet programs, Horizons for highly gifted, grade acceleration options. HS offers IB, AP, AVID, dual enrollment.
Source: testingmom.com
Entry grades
2nd grade (universal); K-1st by site-based committee; grades 3-12 by TD committee
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Application window
Parent/teacher/student/counselor referral year-round; universal screening in 2nd grade
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Testing dates
Universal screening in 2nd grade; referrals evaluated on-going (K-1 and 3-12 by committee)
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Score cutoff
AI (Academically Intellectually Gifted): min 12 points from aptitude+achievement; IG (Intellectually Gifted): 89th-95th percentile aptitude; AG (Academically Gifted): min 12 points; AR/AM: min 6 points
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
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