County program record

Pinal County, Arizona

18 public school districts are geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

Arizona gifted education requirements

Arizona requires public school districts to identify gifted learners and provide an integrated, differentiated learning experience during the regular school day.

What this means for families: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence. State criteria include qualifying scores in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning, while districts choose their local service model.

Coverage
K–12 in every public school district
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

Official program research

Casa Grande Union High School District

Gifted and Talented Education

Casa Grande Union High School District #82 prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

How services work: 504 Services Chronic Illness Services English Language Learners Foreign Exchange Program Gifted & Talented Education Homebound Services McKinney-Vento Program Native American Services Psychology Services Preschool Speech Language Services Transition Services Resources Show submenu for Resources .

How students are identified: The official district page does not state a complete current identification process; families should confirm referral, screening, and eligibility directly with the district.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Florence Unified School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Ray Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Stanfield Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Superior Unified School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Casa Grande Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Oracle Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Eloy Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Sacaton Elementary District

Gifted and Talented Education

Sacaton Elementary District publishes an official local page for its Gifted and Talented Education.

How services work: Departments Business Office & Finance Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Exceptional Student Services Facilities Food Services Human Resources Technology Transportation Title I Staff Directory District News Office Hours Academic Calendar District Handbooks Open Enrollment Assessment & School Letter Grades FERPA Employment Show submenu for Employment .

How students are identified: Departments Business Office & Finance Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Exceptional Student Services Facilities Food Services Human Resources Technology Transportation Title I Staff Directory District News Office Hours Academic Calendar District Handbooks Open Enrollment Assessment & School Letter Grades FERPA Employment Show submenu for Employment .

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Picacho Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Coolidge Unified District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Apache Junction Unified District

Gifted Education

Apache Junction Unified School District ’s Gifted Program is designed to identify and support students with advanced academic and creative abilities while nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

How services work: We promote the development and growth of giftedness, critical thinking, and lifelong learning through differentiated instruction, enrichment, acceleration, and high-level courses.

How students are identified: The Arizona Department of Education requires districts to screen and identify gifted students through specific assessments and opportunities.

Grades
Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026
Red Rock Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Maricopa Unified School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
Toltec Elementary District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026
J. O. Combs Unified School District

Gifted Education

Arizona requires every public school district to identify gifted learners and provide gifted education commensurate with their abilities and potential.

Research scope: This record confirms the statewide requirement or framework, not a locally named program. Applicability can differ for charter or special-purpose agencies; confirm the district's current services.

How services work: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence describing its program model, time allocation, curriculum modifications, professional development, and K–12 continuity. The local model varies by district.

How students are identified: Districts must make testing available at least three times per year and routinely screen for gifted pupils. State criteria recognize scores at or above the 97th percentile in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning; districts may also serve pupils below that threshold.

Grades
K–12 during the regular school day
Last reviewed
September 5, 2026

District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

  1. 1,295.38 sq miLocal program reviewed
  2. 965.77 sq miState framework reviewed
  3. Ray Unified DistrictNCES LEA 0406850
    784.66 sq miState framework reviewed
  4. 716.93 sq miState framework reviewed
  5. 563.37 sq miState framework reviewed
  6. 376.68 sq miState framework reviewed
  7. 357.53 sq miState framework reviewed
  8. 299.38 sq miState framework reviewed
  9. Eloy Elementary DistrictNCES LEA 0402790
    297.44 sq miState framework reviewed
  10. 281.16 sq miLocal program reviewed
  11. 252.16 sq miState framework reviewed
  12. 250.29 sq miState framework reviewed
  13. 225.87 sq miState framework reviewed
  14. 216.97 sq miLocal program reviewed
  15. 167.33 sq miState framework reviewed
  16. 158.22 sq miState framework reviewed
  17. 93.31 sq miState framework reviewed
  18. 68.11 sq miState framework reviewed
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