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San Diego Unified Gifted & Talented Testing 2026
Dates, tests, and score cutoffs for San Diego Unified's gifted and talented (G&T) program, gathered from public district sources.
Last checked: not yet verified — always confirm with your district before relying on any date below.
Which test does San Diego Unified use?
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Entry grades
2nd grade (universal), 3rd-5th grade (new students), 12,000 students tested annually
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Application window
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Testing dates
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Score cutoff
Multi-criteria matrix includes: test scores, grades, teacher input, parent input. Top 1% qualify for Seminar program (advanced track). Cluster grouping for identified gifted students. Weighs economic challenges, transience, disabilities, and ELL status.
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