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Montgomery County Public Schools Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for Montgomery County Public Schools's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
Last checked: medium confidence. Always confirm with your district before relying on any date below.
Which test does Montgomery County Public Schools use?
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
About Montgomery County Public Schools
Multi-level system: 4th-5th grade Enriched Literacy or Centers for Enriched Studies; 6th-8th grade specialized schools including Upcounty Center for Highly Gifted; HS magnet and AP/IB options. Universal screening of 2nd graders, 3rd/5th graders new to MCPS, and parent/teacher referrals.
Source: testingmom.com
Entry grades
2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Application window
Screening conducted annually with testing in grade windows
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Testing dates
Testing windows in 2nd, 3rd, 5th grades; 6th-8th admission testing in November
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Score cutoff
Specific percentile cutoffs not stated; CogAT subtests in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
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