Districts / GA
Atlanta Public Schools: gifted testing
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Grades K-12APS screens every enrolled student early each fall using a district assessment; students who meet the district threshold (currently or within the past two years) are referred automatically, so most families do not need to submit a referral. Referred students are assessed in the spring (January-April) in mental ability, achievement, creativity and motivation. Mental ability is measured with the Naglieri General Abilities Test.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naglieri | K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Students referred through universal screening or a parent/teacher referral | Spring semester, January through April | source |
Published criteria
- Georgia rule, option A, grades K-2: a mental ability composite at the 99th percentile, together with an achievement criterion. source
- Georgia rule, option A, grades 3-12: a mental ability composite at the 96th percentile, together with an achievement criterion. Option B: meet the bar in three of the four areas (mental ability, achievement, creativity, motivation). source
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- Referral, Assessment, and Eligibility (Atlanta Public Schools) (checked 2026-10-28)
- Georgia State Board Rule 160-4-2-.38 (Education Program for Gifted Students) (checked 2026-10-28)
- GeoNames US postal codes (finder only) (checked 2026-10-28)