District research record · NCES 0603600

Azusa Unified School District

Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.

Official local source reviewedReviewed September 6, 2026

What the evidence confirms

Gifted and Talented Education

As part of that goal, the Azusa Unified School District screens all third-grade students using the NNAT3 (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test), a test of cognitive reasoning ability, for the purpose of identifying students who qualify as GATE (Gifted and Talented Education).

How services work: Each school has a GATE Coordinator who ensures that GATE students are identified and receive differentiated core curriculum enriched with other learning opportunities.

How students are identified: As part of that goal, the Azusa Unified School District screens all third-grade students using the NNAT3 (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test), a test of cognitive reasoning ability, for the purpose of identifying students who qualify as GATE (Gifted and Talented Education).

Grades or coverage
Grades 3-12
Evidence level
Official local source reviewed
Source authority
official school district website
Last reviewed
September 6, 2026

State context

California locally controlled gifted education

California no longer operates a categorical statewide GATE program; gifted education decisions and funding are locally controlled.

For families: Use the district-reported federal indicator below as a starting point, then verify current services locally.

Local optionReviewed September 5, 2026Official state source

Turn research into a family plan

Know the local rules. Build skills that travel.

Bloomfield is building deadline alerts, plain-language application steps, and readiness practice around locally verified programs. Until a local guide is published, use the linked official source and confirm dates with the district.

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