GiftedCub

Districts / FL

Gifted testing in Alachua County Public Schools

With a parent's consent, school staff screen a student with a characteristics checklist and an ability test (the consent form lists SAGES-3 or another group or individual ability test), alongside national percentiles on reading and math achievement tests. Students who meet the pre-referral criteria go on to an individual evaluation. The district's forms have two paths: Plan A, and Plan B for underrepresented students. In grades K-2 without achievement scores, and in grades 2-8 when achievement is below the criteria, an ability or achievement test is required.

Gifted education, grades K-12

Dates and requirements change. Always confirm with Alachua County Public Schools directly. Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 · Source: district website

The test
SAGES-3 or another ability test, with a characteristics checklist
Source
Who takes it
By referral
grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Source
Testing window
After parent consent
SAGES-3 or another ability test, with a characteristics checklist, grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Source
Published cutoff
98th percentile
See how a child qualifies below Source

The school year, in order

Each line links to the district document it comes from.

  1. After parent consentGrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: SAGES-3 or another ability test, with a characteristics checklist, by school referral. Source
  2. Not publishedGrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: Individual IQ test, students referred after screening. Source

How a child qualifies

  • The pre-referral scores needed for Plan A and Plan B are not published on the forms. Source
  • Plan A: an IQ of 130 or more (two standard deviations above the mean, about the 98th percentile) on an individually given IQ test, plus a majority of gifted characteristics and a need for the program. Alachua's referral forms also have a Plan B path for underrepresented students, with its own criteria. Source

Get ready for Alachua County Public Schools' test

Start with a free readiness check. Pick Alachua County Public Schools during setup and the report shows how your child's estimate compares with the published cutoff.

Start a free readiness check
Sources

District information is compiled from public sources and may be incomplete, out of date or wrong. GiftedCub is not affiliated with Alachua County Public Schools. Confirm testing windows, deadlines, eligibility criteria and cutoffs directly with the district or school before relying on them. GiftedCub is not responsible for missed deadlines or decisions based on this information.