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DENTON ISD Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for DENTON ISD'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 tests does DENTON ISD use?
We haven't confirmed a specific gifted/talented test for DENTON ISD yet. Districts near you commonly use tests like CogAT, NNAT, or OLSAT. Check your district's G&T program page for the specific assessment.
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About DENTON ISD
Denton ISD operates the EXPO (EXceptional POtential) gifted and talented program for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. The district administers multiple assessments including intelligence, achievement, and creativity tests with clearly defined score cutoffs. Testing occurs in fall and spring, with separate identification timelines for elementary and secondary students.
Source: dentonisd.org
Entry grades
K-12
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Application window
Fall: referrals due September 25, Spring: referrals due February 5
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Testing dates
Kindergarten: January 5-30; Elementary (1-5): September 28-November 6 (fall), February 8-April 9 (spring); Secondary (6-12): September 28-November 6 (fall), February 8-March 26 (spring)
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Score cutoff
Intelligence/Abilities: 125 or higher; Achievement: 95th percentile or higher; Creativity: 95th percentile or higher; Need at least one score at or above District Line on qualitative assessments and at least two scores at or above District Line on quantitative assessments
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
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