PowerSchool Group LLC

PowerSchool SIS

Composite Score

7.0 /10

CX Score

7.1 /10

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What is PowerSchool SIS?

PowerSchool SIS (formerly InfoSnap®, Inc) is the leading provider of cloud-based registration management systems, including online Application, Admissions, School Choice/Lottery, New Student Enrollment and Returning Student Registration, and Staff Registration solutions, designed specifically for Pre K-12 independent, charter, and public schools.

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Awards & Recognition

PowerSchool SIS won the following awards in the K-12 Student Information category

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2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Latest Award, 2023

8 Top Rated Capabilities

9 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2023

PowerSchool SIS Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

81 Likeliness to Recommend

82 Plan to Renew

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+76 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love PowerSchool SIS?

0% Negative

19% Neutral

81% Positive

Pros

Unique Features
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 71

Student Portal

School Administration

Gradebook

Mobility Support

Student Admissions

Analytics and Reporting

Student Records

Registration and Enrollment

Scheduling

Communications

Curriculum Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 76

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

PowerSchool SIS Reviews

Lisa K.

Role: Operations
Industry: Education
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

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Submitted Sep 2024

Features disappoint - does not fit well

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates PowerSchool SIS from other similar products?

Cost of product

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Cognos report

What do you dislike most about this product?

Career Builder

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Do your homework

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Kevin G.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Education
Involvement: End User of Application

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Amazing product!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates PowerSchool SIS from other similar products?

PowerSchool allows me to take attendance, input grades, and get student demographics all in on place. It holds a lot of useful information.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The way it links up with schoology to transfer grades over.

What do you dislike most about this product?

PowerSchool seems to be down often. I don’t know if this is a software issue or the districts internet going out often.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Ask questions if needed. The program is straight forward with lots of good information.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Rajat S.

Role: Public Sector
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

PowerSchool allows users to access attendance

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates PowerSchool SIS from other similar products?

PowerSchool is a well-established player in the SIS market, with a large user base and a reputation for reliability. This can be attractive to schools seeking a stable and proven solution.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

A user-friendly interface makes it accessible to a wider range of users and reduces the need for extensive training, especially for functionalities frequently used by teachers and parents

What do you dislike most about this product?

The lack of extensive customization options, particularly for reports and dashboards, might be a drawback for schools seeking a more tailored SIS experience

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Clearly define your school's specific requirements in terms of functionalities, user base, and budget.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

PowerSchool SIS

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

PowerSchool SIS Ratings

81 Likeliness to Recommend

82 Plan to Renew

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+76 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love PowerSchool SIS?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Student Portal An interface that allows for access of academic resources, to-do checklists, calendars, and course materials.

School Administration Includes operations such student budgeting, student personal details, record of attendance, timetable details, and record of marks.

Gradebook Includes an individual's marks, progress, and overall appraisal.

Mobility Support Software is optimized for mobile usage.

Student Admissions Includes student qualifications, student certificates, and admission requirements.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Student Records Includes student enrollment information, grades, academic history, and class timetables all in a database.

Registration and Enrollment Includes forms and procedures, academic requirements, and payment processing.

Scheduling Includes unloading, delivery, goods issue, and loading date. Integrates shipping, transportation, and receiving calendars and determines scheduling direction.

Communications Includes communication portals, secure messaging, and automated alerts.

Curriculum Management Includes course development and scheduling.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

PowerSchool SIS Reviews

Lisa K.

Features disappoint - does not fit well

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Kevin G.

Amazing product!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Rajat S.

PowerSchool allows users to access attendance

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Feature Ratings

Student Portal

School Administration

Gradebook

Mobility Support

Student Admissions

Analytics and Reporting

Student Records

Registration and Enrollment

Scheduling

Communications

Curriculum Management

Vendor Capability Ratings

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support