Accepted Tests
The 2022-2023 Reno Campus application is now open! The 2022-2023 Online campus application will open late 2021. Please see our eligibility criteria for important information pertaining to accepted tests and score guidelines to apply.
Individually Administered Tests
(Administered during the past five years)
IQ Tests
IQ test score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| Test Name | Minimum Score Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales - Fifth Edition (SB5) | Standard score 145+ on at least one of the following: |
| Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V) | Standard score 145+ on at least one of the following: OR at least two of the following: |
Achievement Tests
Achievement test score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| Test Name | Minimum Score Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement - Second or Third Edition (KTEA-3) | Standard score 145+ on at least two of the following: |
| Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Third Edition (WIAT - IV) | Standard score 145+ on at least two of the following: |
| Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement - Third Normative Update or Fourth Edition (WJ-III NU or WJ-IV Ach) | Standard score 145+ on at least two of the following: |
Group Administered Tests
(Administered during the past three years)
Talent Search/College Placement Tests
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Qualified applicants must provide scores that meet or exceed the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) or Math or Combined scores as indicated in the following table.
SAT test score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| SAT | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBRW | 620 | 640 | 690 | 730 | 750 |
| Math | 630 | 660 | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1250 | 1300 | 1400 | 1480 | 1530 |
ACT Assessment (ACT)
Qualified applicants must provide score reports that meet or exceed at least 3 out of 5 scores of those indicated in the following table.
ACT score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| ACT | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 27 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| Math | 26 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| Reading | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| Science Reasoning | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
PSAT 8/9
PSAT 8/9 test score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| PSAT 8/9 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBRW | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| Math | 570 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1140 | 1300 | 1400 |
PSAT 10 & PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT 10 & PSAT/NMSQT test score criteria for Davidson Academy admissions.
| PSAT 10 & PSAT/NMSQT | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBRW | 620 | 640 | 690 | 730 |
| Math | 630 | 660 | 710 | 750 |
| Total | 1250 | 1300 | 1400 | 1480 |
Ability Test
Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT)
For the 2022-2023 application season, the Davidson Academy is accepting the SSAT on a trial basis to help determine eligibility. For more information, please see this page.
Applicants currently enrolled in 4th or 5th grade must register for the Middle Level Version of this test, and score in the 95th percentile of 7th grade normed scores.
| V | Q | R | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Scores for 4th & 5th Grade Applicant on Mid-Level Version | 707 | 704 | 704 | 2091 |
Applicants currently enrolled in 6th through 10th grade must register for the Upper Level Version of this test, and score in the 95th percentile, two grade levels above their current grade.
| V | Q | R | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 770 | 791 | 737 | 2265 |
| 7th Grade | 785 | 797 | 749 | 2298 |
| 8th Grade | 773 | 797 | 749 | 2286 |
| 9th Grade | 749 | 788 | 726 | 2223 |
| 10th Grade | 782 | 800 | 770 | 2301 |
For testing requirement questions, please contact applications@www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu. For questions about the Davidson Academy Online Campus, please contact online@davidsononline.org