Out of District Testing
Liberty Public Schools offers testing to students that live in the attendance area but are not currently enrolled. This site contains testing information for students and parents to utilize the district assessment diagnostic measure for PEAK and or other purposes. Liberty Public Schools offers specific testing dates for out of district students in the areas of Math and Reading.
Proof of residency must be provided prior to testing.
Acceptable proof of residency: Current Utility bill, Lease/Rental Agreement, Settlement Statement.
Please email to: lisa.johnston@lps53.org prior to the test date.
Testing Location:
Liberty Public Schools
8 Victory Lane
Liberty MO, 64068
816.736.5300
*Average testing time is around two hours. Please send your student with a book in the event they finish early.
LPS will provide ear buds if needed OR you may send your student with their own.
All student test results will be shared after they are analyzed by the district. All parents will be given the opportunity to have a personal consultation regarding assessment scores.
Contact Information
Christopher B. Hand
Director of Assessment, Evaluation and Testing
christopher.hand@lps53.org
816-736-5339
Melissa Englert
Coordinator of Gifted
melissa.englert@lps53.org
816-736-5322
Lisa Johnston
Administrative Assistant
lisa.johnston@lps53.org
816-736-6730
NGAT
THE NAGLIERI (NGAT) is an ability assessment that measures verbal, non-verbal, and quantitative skills. The NGAT is used as a universal screener for the district's PEAK program.
*Students will need to use headphones/earbuds that fit a USB-C Port.
NGAT Fall 2026 Testing Dates for Grades 1, 3 & 5
Dates:
Thursday, September 17 9:00-11:00
Wednesday, September 23 9:00-11:00
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i-Ready
The i-Ready Test is an adaptive diagnostic assessment that provides a deep, customized evaluation of a student to track growth and performance continuously over a student's entire K-12 career.
*Students will need to use headphones/earbuds that fit a USB-C port.
i-Ready Fall 2026 Testing Dates
Tuesday, September 1 9:00-11:00
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Thursday, September 10 9:00-11:00
Tuesday, September 15 9:00-11:00
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i-Ready Winter 2026 Testing Dates
Wednesday, December 2 9:00-11:00
Thursday, December 3 9:00-11:00
Tuesday, December 8 9:00-11:00
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i-Ready Spring 2027 Testing Dates
Tuesday, April 20. 9:00-11:00
Thursday, April 22. 9:00-11:00
Wednesday, April 28 9:00-11:00
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Peak Program
Questions:
For questions regarding the screening, testing, or placement process for the PEAK Program, please contact:
Melissa Englert
Gifted Coordinator
816-736-5322 or
melissa.englert@lps53.org.
Testing Measurements
For questions about testing measurements, please feel free to contact:
Christopher Hand
Director of Assessment
816.736.5339 or
christopher.hand@lps53.org