APS doesn't base their gifted identification solely on test scores but will automatically start the process for scores over 120 which is usually 90-95th percentile.

Anonymous wrote:CoGat considered 85% and up gifted. But as PP has said that local school districts use a higher percentage.

My 2nd grader was 94th percentile for her age but 79th percentile for the local percentile, which I thought was wild. I think that gifted or not, your kid is going to be surrounded by some pretty bright kids.

CoGat considered 85% and up gifted. But as PP has said that local school districts use a higher percentage.

No, in the DMV, it is not considered a good score. Better than average, but many times the 99% nationwide is only 94% in Northern VA.

My understanding is that the % to be automatically referred for gifted services is higher. 90/95+ percentile.

That said, it’s just one test. If you think your kid needs gifted services you can parent refer.

My 1st grader just scored in the 65th percentile on the NNAT test.

I’m curious if this is considered a “good” score that could mean he is eligible for a gifted program at APS.

The chart showed that he was on the high side of the average bucket.

Thoughts on what this score means are appreciated.