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Fort Mill School District: gifted testing
Gifted and Talented (state identification)
Grades 2-12South Carolina gives every second grader the CogAT and the Iowa Assessments as universal screeners. Students qualify by meeting two of three dimensions (aptitude, achievement, performance). Districts can use other approved tests for students in grades 3-12 not identified through the screeners.
| Test | Grades | Who | When | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CogAT | 2 | All students tested | Fall of 2nd grade (state-set window) | source |
| Iowa Assessments | 2 | All students tested | Fall of 2nd grade (state-set window) | source |
Published criteria
- Dimension A (aptitude): 93rd percentile or higher in one area (verbal, nonverbal or quantitative) or 96th percentile composite, valid 5 years. Students need two of three dimensions. source
- Dimension B (achievement): 94th percentile or higher in reading and/or math, valid 2 years. source
- Dimension C (performance): Performance Task Assessment scores (grade 2: 16+ verbal or nonverbal; grade 3: 18+; grade 4: 16+ verbal and 22+ nonverbal; grade 5: 18+ verbal and 25+ nonverbal). Grades 6-12: GPA 3.75 or higher. source
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- SCDE memo: Identification of Gifted and Talented Students (September 9, 2025) (checked 2026-10-23)
- ZIP codes in York County (finder only) (checked 2026-10-23)