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Sofia the First IQ Score 120/200

Sofia the First has an IQ Score of 120/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Competent tier.

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120/ 200
Competent

Engages without demanding much, watchable and reasonably crafted

Ages 3-7SEL 34/50
Sofia the First poster, IQ Score 120/200, Competent tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

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Cognitive Stimulation/50
26
Educational Value/50
30
Craft & Quality/50
36
SEL Score/50
34

The SEL value shown is a legacy value, reviewed at the total level only. Competency-level SEL review is part of re-verification.

IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)  · How we score →
What these dimensions mean
  • Cognitive Stimulation: observable narrative complexity, conceptual density, ambiguity, inference, and sustained intellectual demands in the work.
  • Educational Value: the density and integration of substantive academic, historical, scientific, cultural, ethical, or practical information in the work.
  • Craft & Quality: production excellence in service of the work, its direction, writing, performance, and aesthetic intent.
  • SEL: social-emotional learning on the CASEL framework, self-awareness, regulation, social awareness, relationships, and decision-making. Does not affect the IQ Score.

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The Verdict

Best forA 3 to 7 year old deep in a princess phase, with parents who value gentle manners lessons
Skip ifThe formula grates on adults; episodes resolve the same gentle way nearly every time
Use it asA quiet-evening pick that doubles as a talk-starter about humility with new privileges

Why you should trust this score

Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP
TVI Kids methodology reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP
Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Shapes and reviews the kids methodology and personally reviews every TVI Kids Essential designation.
Formula
round((C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4)
Database scale
2,606 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A commoner becomes a princess and learns to navigate royal life. Moderate educational value from the social situations and leadership themes.

Low cognitive demands with formulaic episode structure. The Disney Princess crossover episodes add entertainment value. Teaches kindness and humility in a fairy tale setting.

People & Production Craig Gerber · Jamie Mitchell · Walt Disney Pictures 12 connections

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Sofia the First scored 120/200 (Competent tier) on TV Intelligentsia's published methodology. Source: tvintelligentsia.com/titles/sofia-the-first/

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