What is Craig of the Creek's IQ Score?

Craig of the Creek has an IQ Score of 138/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 36/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 32/50 Educational Value, and 40/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Craig of the Creek educational?

Craig of the Creek is moderate on educational value, 32/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Craig of the Creek , IQ Score 138/200

Craig of the Creek has an IQ Score of 138/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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138/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 6-12SEL 36/50

Craig of the Creek poster, IQ Score 138/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

Kids explore a creek and its elaborate social ecosystem. Surprisingly sophisticated worldbuilding with diverse characters navigating complex social hierarchies.

Cognitive demands come from the detailed mythology of the creek's various kid factions. Educational value from the social negotiation and outdoor exploration themes. Celebrates unstructured play in an era of over-scheduling.

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