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WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), published by Pearson, is an individually administered IQ test covering verbal comprehension, visual-spatial reasoning, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It's more often used for individualized gifted evaluations than district-wide group screening.

General information only — format, grades tested, and administration vary by district. Always check your district's G&T program page for specifics.

Grade by grade

  • Typically used for ages 6-16, one-on-one with a psychologist.
  • Often requested for individual gifted evaluations or when a family appeals a group-test result.
  • Exact use and eligibility rules vary by district — check your district's G&T program page.

Per district publications — verify with your district.

Districts on our list that use WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)

AMARILLO ISD (TX)Appleton Area School District (WI)BROWARD (FL)Birmingham City (AL)Burbank Unified (CA)Cincinnati Public Schools (OH)Elmhurst SD 205 (IL)Etiwanda Elementary (CA)HILLSBOROUGH (FL)JUDSON ISD (TX)LIBERTY 53 (MO)Lincoln County Schools (NC)Manhattan Beach Unified (CA)Menifee Union (CA)NEWBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (NY)Napa Valley Unified (CA)Olentangy Local (OH)PLANO ISD (TX)POLK (FL)Paramount Unified (CA)Pennsbury SD (PA)Pickerington Local (OH)Simi Valley Unified (CA)Tredyffrin-Easttown SD (PA)Washington County Public Schools (MD)Wayne Township Public School District (NJ)

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