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Denton Independent School District: gifted testing
EXPO (Gifted and Talented)
Grades K-12All Denton ISD kindergartners are considered with a universal screener run by the EXPO program; a pool of kindergarten students is then assessed further in January. All 2nd graders also take a universal screener in the spring. Students in grades 1-5 can be referred by staff, parents or community members for a fall or spring testing session. Placement needs an ability score of 125 or higher plus other scores at or above the district line (achievement and creativity tests at the 95th percentile or higher, and qualitative measures).
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal screener (EXPO program) | K | All students tested | Further assessment of the kindergarten pool in January | source |
| Universal screener | 2 | All students tested | Spring | source |
| Intelligence/abilities, achievement and creativity tests (not named) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | By referral | Fall and spring testing sessions | source |
Published criteria
- The district line is an ability score of 125 or higher (about the 95th percentile) and the 95th percentile or higher on achievement and creativity tests. Kindergartners need an ability score plus at least two other scores at or above the line; grades 1-12 need at least two quantitative and one qualitative score at or above it. source
Appeals / retesting: Families first meet the campus EXPO Specialist and a campus administrator, then complete the appeal form within ten business days of the placement notice. source
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- Gifted and Talented/EXPO (Denton ISD) (checked 2026-10-28)
- NCES Common Core of Data, 2023-24 school directory (ZIP codes of the district's K-5 schools) (checked 2026-10-28)