6th grade Algebra is very, very high for most students in a gifted program and it doesn�t surprise me they are making the threshold very high. If they have this program in place, they are very aware of what level of achievement is required to be successful. I like the NWEA map test a lot because it allows the student access to higher level testing, doesn�t restrict them, and allows you to see their growth as a progression. MAP does suggest a slightly lower school https://community.nwea.org/docs/DOC-1486 but our school requires around 260 to take 7th grade Algebra. The biggest difference between 2-5 and 6+ is that scores tend to stagnate for a year or two. I think it is a reasonable score.