TX · Gifted & Talented
NORTHWEST ISD Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for NORTHWEST ISD'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 tests does NORTHWEST ISD use?
We haven't confirmed a specific gifted/talented test for NORTHWEST 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.
Check your district: we don't have a confirmed test on file.
About NORTHWEST ISD
Northwest ISD in Texas provides GATES (Gifted and Talented Education Services) using a three-part identification process: referral, screening, and selection. The district uses both quantitative measures (aptitude and achievement tests) and qualitative measures (parent, teacher, and student inventories).
Source: nisdtx.org
Entry grades
K-12
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Application window
Elementary: January 19-March 24, 2027; Secondary: September 21-October 29, 2026 and January 19-March 24, 2027
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Testing dates
Elementary: April 1-16 (K-1st), April 19-30 (2nd-5th); Secondary: April 26-30, 2027 and November 9-13, 2026
Per district publications. Verify with your district.
Score cutoff
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