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IQ 85: What it means

Range: Low-average range • Approx. percentile: ~15.9%

This page explains common interpretations of an IQ-style score on a mean-100, SD-15 scale. IQNIVA’s score is an estimate from our on-site tests and is meant for fun and training — not diagnosis.

How rare is IQ 85?

Using a simple normal-model reference, IQ 85 corresponds to roughly the 15.9th percentile. That means about 84.1% of people score above and 15.9% score below (in that model).

How to improve from here

Improvement is mostly about building a “pattern library” and reducing careless errors. Here’s the fastest path:

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