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DeKalb County School District

MAP Testing

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) uses the Northwest Evaluation Association’s (NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) as the assessment to determine eligibility of students currently in grades 3 – 9 to enter the random lottery for the School Choice High Achievers Magnet program.

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is a test administered online. DeKalb resident students who score 75% or higher on the Reading RT (Reading Total) and Math MT (Math Total) on the MAP assessment in addition to a 3.0 or higher GPA as of the previous semester will be eligible to enter the lottery.

Testing Sign Up Window

September 14, 2026—October 16, 2026

Testing is only for private and homeschooled students residing in DeKalb County.  Students currently enrolled in DeKalb County School District must test at their school site.
 

Fall 2026 Assessment Testing Dates

Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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Steps to follow:

  • Use the link to sign-up for ONE testing session.
  • Email required documents to: saoffice@dekalbschoolsga.org by:
    • 12:00 noon on Friday, October 9, 2026, for the October 17 test session, and by;
    • 12:00 noon on Friday, October 30, 2026 , for the November 14 test session

Required Documents

  • Proof of Residence within DCSD attendance zones ( gas, water or electric bill dated August or September 2026, or lease with signature page or most recent mortgage statement,or DCSD Affidavit form. (The form must be notarized.)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Spring 2026 Report Card issued at the end of last school year (Progress Reports are not acceptable.
  •     Home School Letter of Intent from GADOE (if applicable)
  •     Special Education testing accommodations page (if applicable)
  •     504 Plan testing accommodations page (if applicable).

Additional Reminders

  • An email confirmation will be sent to parents prior to the testing dates.
  • Students are to report to the testing site DeKalb Arts Academy at 8:30 a.m. on the day of testing. Parents are not allowed beyond the check-in station.
  • Students must be picked up on-time by a parent or authorized pick-up person. Students will use the school phone to call their parents upon completion of the test.

Testing Location

DeKalb Arts Academy | 3131 Old Rockbridge Road | Avondale Estates, GA 30002
saoffice@dekalbschoolsga.org