# Best K-12 Student Information Systems - Page 2 *By [Emma Stein](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/emma-stein)* A K-12 student information system (SIS) stores and tracks all student data that teachers and/or administrators need to manage their classroom or run their schools. Information such as grades and attendance records are tracked through these platforms. Many K-12 SISs give students access to the information that pertains to them. Parents also typically have access to a K-12 SIS, which is one component that differentiates these tools from a [higher education SIS](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems). Many K-12 student information systems have an SMS function that allow teachers and parents to communicate directly. This allows a teacher to keep that parent updated with their child’s social and academic progress in the classroom. A K-12 SIS can typically integrate with a [learning management system (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms) and a [classroom management](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management) tool. To qualify for inclusion in the K-12 Student Information System category, a product must: - Monitor relevant student data - Include a portal for parents to access information about their students - Offer reporting capabilities - Handle student admissions - Provides a module for school staff ## G2 Grid® for K-12 Student Information Systems ![G2 Grid® for K-12 Student Information Systems plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=17005&focus%5B%5D=6828&focus%5B%5D=7058&focus%5B%5D=64612&focus%5B%5D=55227&focus%5B%5D=16984&focus%5B%5D=1261858&focus%5B%5D=27874) Highlighted products: FACTS SIS (Student Information System), PowerSchool SIS, AdminPlus SIS, KINDERPEDIA, Blackbaud Student Information System, Gradelink, TUIO, and Veracross. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=facts-sis-student-information-system&focus%5B%5D=powerschool-sis&focus%5B%5D=adminplus-sis&focus%5B%5D=kinderpedia&focus%5B%5D=blackbaud-student-information-system&focus%5B%5D=gradelink&focus%5B%5D=tuio-tuio&focus%5B%5D=veracross) ## How Many K-12 Student Information Systems Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 319 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.02/5 (↓0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: RosarioSIS (+2.52%) - Among all products in this category, RosarioSIS recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 19, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank K-12 Student Information Systems Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 3,100+ Authentic Reviews - 319+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which K-12 Student Information Systems Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [KINDERPEDIA](https://www.g2.com/products/kinderpedia/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Sycamore Sycamore is a cloud-based school management software (SIS and LMS platform) that helps K–12 schools manage student data, classroom learning, communication, and financial operations in one centralized system. It is designed for administrators, teachers, parents, and students who need a reliable platform to handle academic and operational workflows efficiently. Sycamore integrates core student information management with tools that support daily classroom activities and administrative processes. Schools use it to track attendance, grades, schedules, and behavior records, while also managing communication between teachers and families. The system provides secure, role-based access for all users, ensuring data accuracy and accountability across every department. Key features and capabilities include: •  Comprehensive student information system (SIS) for attendance, grading, scheduling, and transcripts •  Learning management tools for lesson planning, assignments, and classroom communication •  Parent and student portals for transparency and engagement •  Reporting and analytics dashboards for data-driven decision-making •  Cloud hosting with secure access from any device A key component of the platform is Sycamore Payments, a built-in payment solution that allows schools to collect tuition, fees, and donations directly within the system. By integrating financial transactions with student records, Sycamore Payments helps schools reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy, and offer flexible payment options to families. Sycamore Payments offers: •  Support for credit cards, ACH, and recurring payments •  Real-time tracking and reconciliation of transactions •  Simplified billing and reporting for administrators •  A unified experience that connects financial and academic data Sycamore serves K–12 private, charter, and faith-based schools looking for a complete digital solution to manage their operations. It provides an all-in-one system that improves communication, reduces administrative workload, and keeps schools organized throughout the academic year. For schools exploring migration, the platform offers a clear transition process at https://sycamoreleaf.com/switch-now/ [Visit website](https://www.g2.com/external_clickthroughs/record?secure%5Bad_program%5D=ppc&secure%5Bad_slot%5D=category_product_list&secure%5Bcategory_id%5D=1032&secure%5Bchosen_at%5D=2026-07-20T15%3A25%3A33Z&secure%5Bdisplayable_resource_id%5D=1032&secure%5Bdisplayable_resource_type%5D=Category&secure%5Bmedium%5D=sponsored&secure%5Bplacement_reason%5D=page_category&secure%5Bplacement_resource_ids%5D%5B%5D=1032&secure%5Bprioritized%5D=false&secure%5Bproduct_id%5D=6851&secure%5Bresource_id%5D=1032&secure%5Bresource_type%5D=Category&secure%5Bsource_type%5D=category_page&secure%5Bsource_url%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fcategories%2Fk-12-student-information-systems%3Fpage%3D2&secure%5Btoken%5D=de313542d31a4be4b9912d406b05f6e076ae5067bd5f586a397f2e71e5504af6&secure%5Burl%5D=https%3A%2F%2Fsycamoreleaf.com%2Fswitch-now%2F&secure%5Burl_type%5D=custom_url) --- ## What Are the Top-Rated K-12 Student Information Systems Products in 2026? ### 1. [SchoolPad](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolpad/reviews) SchoolPad are on a mission to help Schools progress better by making teachers more productive on their day-to-day administrative tasks and improving the levels of parental involvement through better parent teacher communication. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 **How Do G2 Users Rate SchoolPad?** - **Ease of Use:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SchoolPad?** - **Seller:** [SchoolPad Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/schoolpad-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Mohali, IN - **Twitter:** @SchoolPadIndia (25 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolpad (36 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business #### What Are SchoolPad's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Centralized Information (1 reviews) - Ease of Access (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) - Real-Time Updates (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Technical Issues (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About SchoolPad? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **centralized information** offered by SchoolPad, enabling parents to stay informed about their child's progress. - Users appreciate the **ease of access** with SchoolPad, allowing parents to monitor their child's progress effortlessly. - Users appreciate the **efficiency** of SchoolPad, automating processes and enhancing communication between parents and teachers. - Users value the **real-time updates** from SchoolPad, enabling parents to monitor their child's progress effortlessly. **Cons:** - Users report occasional **login issues** with SchoolPad, impacting their initial experience and access to features. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SchoolPad? **"[minimizes administrative burdens by allowing online registration and tracking acceptance progress.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpad-review-9418011)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Wilmarie Joy O. P.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpad-review-9418011) --- **"[An app that simplifies classroom and student management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpad-review-10566411)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Education Management* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpad-review-10566411) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About SchoolPad? - [What is SchoolPad used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-schoolpad-used-for) ### 2. [SchoolMint Enroll](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolmint-schoolmint-enroll/reviews) SchoolMint is an award-winning school choice and enrollment solution for PreK-12 schools, districts, and cities. Our customizable software provides end-to-end functionality to streamline the school enrollment process (including school choice, recruitment management, application and registration management, and year-round forms) for both families and school administrators. These solutions are available via user-friendly online and mobile interfaces, making them more accessible to all families. **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 16 **How Do G2 Users Rate SchoolMint Enroll?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SchoolMint Enroll?** - **Seller:** [SchoolMint](https://www.g2.com/sellers/schoolmint) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Lafayette, LA - **Twitter:** @school_mint (924 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3341034/ (178 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Primary/Secondary Education, Education Management - **Company Size:** 53% Small-Business, 41% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SchoolMint Enroll? **"[Schoolmint has been a powerful resource during school closures.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolmint-enroll-review-4416011)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolmint-enroll-review-4416011) --- **"[SchoolMint worth it.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolmint-enroll-review-496501)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolmint-enroll-review-496501) --- ### 3. [Orah](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews) Orah is a school safety platform that helps independent K-12 schools know where their students are in real time. Student location awareness is kept accurate through the routines schools already run: attendance, hall passes, dismissals, and student-initiated check-ins. All staff, parents, and students can contribute to keeping location records current. Locations are private by default and revealed only to approved staff when action is needed. When something happens on campus, Orah gives administrators a live view of expected versus actual student locations so they can account for every student quickly. Northwood School accounted for all students in under 90 seconds during an emergency using Orah. Orah consolidates attendance, pass management, visitor management, emergency roll call, and parent communications into a single platform, replacing multiple point solutions. It integrates directly with leading student information systems including Blackbaud, Veracross, and FACTS, with two-way data sync and single sign-on support. Over 500 independent schools use Orah. The platform is SOC 2 compliant and FERPA-aligned. Orah is built for independent K-12 schools, with particular depth for schools managing large, complex campuses. Trusted by leading schools like Philips Exeter Academy, University School of Nashville, The Hotchkiss School, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Crossroads Academy, Ross School, The Kiski School and many more. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 61 **How Do G2 Users Rate Orah?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Orah?** - **Seller:** [Orah](https://www.g2.com/sellers/orah) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Toronto ON, Canada - **Twitter:** @orah_hq (235 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/4787613/ (43 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 57% Mid-Market, 41% Small-Business #### What Are Orah's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) - Student Safety (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Orah? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find the **customer support** from Orah effective and responsive, ensuring prompt resolution of issues. - Users find Orah **intuitive and easy to use** , effortlessly tracking students both on and off campus. - Users appreciate the **excellent customer support** and timely issue resolution provided by Orah's team. - Users love the **intuitive tracking of student presence** , making it easy to monitor safety on and off campus. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Orah? **"[Orah is amazing](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/orah-review-11239518)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Lachlan B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/orah-review-11239518) --- **"[Orah passes and forms review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/orah-review-11153471)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/orah-review-11153471) --- ### 4. [Sycamore](https://www.g2.com/products/sycamore/reviews) Sycamore is a cloud-based school management software (SIS and LMS platform) that helps K–12 schools manage student data, classroom learning, communication, and financial operations in one centralized system. It is designed for administrators, teachers, parents, and students who need a reliable platform to handle academic and operational workflows efficiently. Sycamore integrates core student information management with tools that support daily classroom activities and administrative processes. Schools use it to track attendance, grades, schedules, and behavior records, while also managing communication between teachers and families. The system provides secure, role-based access for all users, ensuring data accuracy and accountability across every department. Key features and capabilities include: •  Comprehensive student information system (SIS) for attendance, grading, scheduling, and transcripts •  Learning management tools for lesson planning, assignments, and classroom communication •  Parent and student portals for transparency and engagement •  Reporting and analytics dashboards for data-driven decision-making •  Cloud hosting with secure access from any device A key component of the platform is Sycamore Payments, a built-in payment solution that allows schools to collect tuition, fees, and donations directly within the system. By integrating financial transactions with student records, Sycamore Payments helps schools reduce manual data entry, improve accuracy, and offer flexible payment options to families. Sycamore Payments offers: •  Support for credit cards, ACH, and recurring payments •  Real-time tracking and reconciliation of transactions •  Simplified billing and reporting for administrators •  A unified experience that connects financial and academic data Sycamore serves K–12 private, charter, and faith-based schools looking for a complete digital solution to manage their operations. It provides an all-in-one system that improves communication, reduces administrative workload, and keeps schools organized throughout the academic year. For schools exploring migration, the platform offers a clear transition process at https://sycamoreleaf.com/switch-now/ **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 32 **How Do G2 Users Rate Sycamore?** - **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Sycamore?** - **Seller:** [Sycamore Education](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sycamore-education) - **Year Founded:** 1999 - **HQ Location:** Fremont, NE - **Twitter:** @SycamoreEdu (1,603 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sycamore-leaf-solutions/about (28 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Teacher - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 66% Small-Business, 34% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Sycamore? **"[Great content management, with excellent tech support--I have recommended it many times!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sycamore-review-7413452)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Barb B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sycamore-review-7413452) --- **"[Reliable, Information-Rich System with Seamless Integrations but could be improved with AI](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sycamore-review-12669290)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Financial Services* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sycamore-review-12669290) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Sycamore? - [How do I check my grades on Sycamore?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-check-my-grades-on-sycamore) - [How do I link my sycamore to Google classroom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-link-my-sycamore-to-google-classroom) - [What is the best software for schools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/sycamore-school-what-is-the-best-software-for-schools) - 2 comments - [What is Sycamore system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sycamore-system) - 1 comment ### 5. [BigSIS](https://www.g2.com/products/bigsis/reviews) BigSIS is a cloud-based, highly customizable Student Information System, providing solutions to private schools across North America, BigSIS is comprised of modules that manage everything from Admissions, Enrollments, Transcripts Narrative Report Cards, Attendance, Gradebooks, Donations, Volunteers, Aftercare and more! The best part is you get to control which modules you pay for and many of them are included for free with all our packages! **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 12 **How Do G2 Users Rate BigSIS?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind BigSIS?** - **Seller:** [BigSIS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bigsis) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Boulder, CO - **Twitter:** @bigsis_co (38 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 58% Small-Business, 42% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of BigSIS? **"[Small school with BIG expectations!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/bigsis-review-2380686)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Jennifer M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/bigsis-review-2380686) --- **"[Great product, great company](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/bigsis-review-2383382)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Stephen B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/bigsis-review-2383382) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About BigSIS? - [What is BigSIS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bigsis-used-for) ### 6. [MySchool Student Information System](https://www.g2.com/products/myschool-student-information-system/reviews) MySchool, K-12 school management software is a fully featured, web based, school administration system with over 500,000 users composed of academic & administrative staff, students and parents. MySchool is used by school networks with 50,000 students to small independent schools, primarily in Canada, the USA & Europe. No software to install - all you need is a web browser. World class support (Customer satisfaction rating 98%+). Really simple pricing - inclusive of training, hosting and support. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 14 **How Do G2 Users Rate MySchool Student Information System?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind MySchool Student Information System?** - **Seller:** [MySchool](https://www.g2.com/sellers/myschool) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Naxxar, MySchool - **Twitter:** @TryMySchool (23 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2088507/ (43 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 64% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of MySchool Student Information System? **"[Ease of use and quick responses](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myschool-student-information-system-review-4259750)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myschool-student-information-system-review-4259750) --- **"[Solid functionality with a few bugs](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myschool-student-information-system-review-3188625)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Elizabeth E.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myschool-student-information-system-review-3188625) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About MySchool Student Information System? - [What is MySchool Student Information System used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-myschool-student-information-system-used-for) ### 7. [TeacherEase](https://www.g2.com/products/teacherease/reviews) TeacherEase is part of Common Goal System's SchoolInsight Student Information System designed for small to medium-sized school districts and non-publics. Run your schools efficiently and affordably. All web-based and securely hosted online. In addition to supporting traditional grading, TeacherEase offers a world-class software platform that helps organizations implement standards-based learning (SBL). Supports traditional and standards-based report cards that are flexible, printable, and affordable. SchoolInsight SIS is designed with the flexibility to add modules you need and want such as Advanced Scheduling, Discipline, Enterprise Parent Communications, Health Records, Lunch, Online Registration, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Enterprise Data Access, and Financial Management. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 25 **How Do G2 Users Rate TeacherEase?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind TeacherEase?** - **Seller:** [Common Goal Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/common-goal-systems) - **Year Founded:** 2001 - **HQ Location:** Des Plaines, IL - **Twitter:** @SchoolInsight - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/141910 (42 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Teacher - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 36% Mid-Market, 36% Small-Business #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of TeacherEase? **"[Teacherease makes everything easier.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teacherease-review-752332)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Nicole C.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teacherease-review-752332) --- **"[Return to TeacherEase](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teacherease-review-8663596)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/teacherease-review-8663596) --- ### 8. [ISI: Illuminate Student Information](https://www.g2.com/products/isi-illuminate-student-information/reviews) Illuminate Student Information™ is the “next generation” Student Information System (SIS) that provides all district and school site staff with a single, web-based point of access to student demographics, attendance, scheduling, discipline, grades, assessment history, state reporting mandates, report cards, parent portal, student portal, gradebook, reporting, and more. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 33 **How Do G2 Users Rate ISI: Illuminate Student Information?** - **Ease of Use:** 6.9/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ISI: Illuminate Student Information?** - **Seller:** [Renaissance Learning](https://www.g2.com/sellers/renaissance-learning) - **Year Founded:** 1986 - **HQ Location:** Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States - **Twitter:** @RenLearnUS (5,796 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/14819/ (2,188 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 27% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of ISI: Illuminate Student Information? **"[Use Illuminate for Easily Administering Summative Assessments](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/isi-illuminate-student-information-review-2227542)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Heidi N.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/isi-illuminate-student-information-review-2227542) --- **"[Illuminate education is essential](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/isi-illuminate-student-information-review-5085563)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— KATHRYN P.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/isi-illuminate-student-information-review-5085563) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About ISI: Illuminate Student Information? - [What is ISI: Illuminate Student Information used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-isi-illuminate-student-information-used-for) - [How much does illuminate cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-illuminate-cost) - [What is illuminate app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-illuminate-app) - [How do I check my grades on illuminate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-check-my-grades-on-illuminate) - [Can illuminate detect cheating?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-illuminate-detect-cheating) ### 9. [Follett Aspen SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews) Follett Aspen Student Information System (SIS) is a scalable platform tailored to meet the unique demands of K-12 school administration. Designed with flexibility and ease of use in mind, Aspen SIS streamlines the management of student data, bringing all aspects of administration into a single, user-friendly interface under the Destiny Educator Platform. This innovative platform empowers educators and administrators to make informed, data-driven decisions, enhancing student success and operational efficiency. Unlike traditional systems, Aspen SIS addresses the specific challenges faced by school districts by offering customizable tools for scheduling, compliance with state reporting requirements, and personalized student management. Its fully integrated instructional platform seamlessly combines SIS and LMS capabilities while supporting third-party software integrations, ensuring a unified approach to managing your district’s educational ecosystem. Aspen SIS goes beyond basic functionality with a robust feature set that adapts to the evolving needs of modern school districts. Tools such as gradebook management, attendance tracking, and student at-risk identification equip educators and administrators with actionable insights to support every student’s learning journey. Additionally, Aspen’s intuitive design fosters ease of adoption, minimizing the learning curve for staff and encouraging widespread use. To further enhance administrative efficiency, Aspen SIS integrates seamlessly with Destiny Fee Manager, a secure payment processing solution tailored to K-12 schools. Destiny Fee Manager simplifies the collection of fees for tuition, lunch programs, library fines, and extracurricular activities, providing a centralized platform for parents and administrators to manage transactions with ease. This integration ensures transparency and accuracy while reducing the administrative burden on school staff. The platform also includes Aspen Online Registration, a powerful tool that revolutionizes the enrollment process. By offering an intuitive online interface, parents can easily create accounts, enter required information, and submit forms from anywhere. Schools benefit from organized, secure data collection that streamlines enrollment workflows, reduces errors, and ensures student information remains up-to-date. Aspen’s scalability ensures it can grow alongside your district, making it an ideal solution for schools of all sizes. Aspen SIS enables districts to stay ahead of shifting educational requirements, improve communication across stakeholders, and prioritize student achievement through better access to reliable data. Whether managing complex schedules, generating detailed state reports, or identifying opportunities for intervention, Aspen SIS delivers the tools and insights needed to transform your district’s administrative and instructional processes. With Follett’s trusted legacy in K-12 education and Aspen SIS’s forward-thinking technology, your district can achieve operational excellence while providing unparalleled support for student success. **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 22 **How Do G2 Users Rate Follett Aspen SIS?** - **Ease of Use:** 6.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Follett Aspen SIS?** - **Seller:** [Follett Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/follett-software) - **HQ Location:** McHenry, IL - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1688502/ (575 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 68% Mid-Market, 23% Enterprise #### What Are Follett Aspen SIS's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Easy Customization (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Follett Aspen SIS? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **easy customization** of Follett Aspen SIS, allowing for tailored user fields and screen layouts. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Follett Aspen SIS? **"[Highly recommend](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/follett-aspen-sis-review-298344)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Denise M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/follett-aspen-sis-review-298344) --- **"[Follett Aspen SIS](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/follett-aspen-sis-review-10551852)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Nicholas F.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/follett-aspen-sis-review-10551852) --- ### 10. [Vidyalaya](https://www.g2.com/products/vidyalaya/reviews) Vidyalaya is a complete, fully customizable School Management Software ideal for schools, colleges, universities, training centers, and educational institutes. It assists institutes to manage all administrative and academic tasks in a single integrated system. Vidyalaya provides access to appropriate information and functions to all members of the school community, including school administrators, school leaders, academic staff, students, and parents. It provides a user-friendly, technologically advanced solution to integrating all school processes. Vidyalaya is run by Sapphire Software Solutions. Our company is one of the oldest School Management Software providers in India. Our first window-based product version was released back in 2002. Since then we have become one of the leading School Management software providers in India. While some competitors have come and gone, we have been consistently providing services to our clients. This means Vidyalaya is produced by what is arguably the longest-serving and most experienced School Management Software team. Vidyalaya has evolved from windows based school management software to fully integrated cloud-based solution. \* Over fifteen years of School Management Software experience. \* Many of the prestigious schools of Gujarat state are our major clients and they have rated No-1 software in Education Domain. \* "Vidyalaya" School Management Software is Approved by G.S.E.B. as Model Software. \* Secondary Teacher’s Training Institute (STTI), Gandhinagar has selected VIDYALAYA as a Model Software to provide the School Management training to state schools. Vidyalaya has trained more than 2500 Principals and Clerks through. \* Vidyalaya is selected by the Gujarat State Tribal Development Residential Educational Institutions Society to implement Vidyalaya – school management software to all the 80 locations across Gujarat. You can also find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidyalayaschoolsoftware/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VidyalayaSoftwa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vidyalaya-school-management-software YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vidyalayasoftware **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 26 **How Do G2 Users Rate Vidyalaya?** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Vidyalaya?** - **Seller:** [Sapphire Software Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sapphire-software-solutions) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Ahmedabad, Gujarat - **Twitter:** @SapphireSoftwa (49 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapphire-software-solutions/ (205 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Administrator - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 61% Mid-Market, 29% Small-Business #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Vidyalaya? **"[Mindblowing School ERP Software.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vidyalaya-review-5222459)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Mohammed A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vidyalaya-review-5222459) --- **"[Best ERP school management software I used for](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vidyalaya-review-4960633)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Asik K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/vidyalaya-review-4960633) --- ### 11. [eSkoool](https://www.g2.com/products/eskoool/reviews) eSkoool is a complete cloud base School Management Software with mobile apps for student and teachers with anywhere anytime access. its easy to use without any technical knowledge. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 12 **How Do G2 Users Rate eSkoool?** - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind eSkoool?** - **Seller:** [LK Infotech](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lk-infotech) - **Year Founded:** 2009 - **HQ Location:** Panipat, Haryana - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/lk-infotech-pvt-ltd/about (11 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 54% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of eSkoool? **"[Subham's review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eskoool-review-6634081)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Subham S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eskoool-review-6634081) --- **"[eSkool is a very good ERP tool for schools and education centers](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eskoool-review-6622352)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Parvez A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/eskoool-review-6622352) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About eSkoool? - [What is eSkoool used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eskoool-used-for) ### 12. [RosarioSIS](https://www.g2.com/products/rosariosis/reviews) RosarioSIS is free software for school management. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 7 **How Do G2 Users Rate RosarioSIS?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind RosarioSIS?** - **Seller:** [RosarioSIS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rosariosis) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 86% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market #### What Are RosarioSIS's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Easy Customization (2 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Integrations (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Technical Issues (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About RosarioSIS? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **efficient customer support** of RosarioSIS, appreciating its flexibility and responsiveness to needs. - Users value the **easy customization** of RosarioSIS, enabling it to adapt effectively to diverse educational needs. - Users value the **comprehensive features** of RosarioSIS, noting its flexibility, reliability, and ongoing improvements for educational needs. - Users praise the **ease of use** of RosarioSIS, enhancing communication among students, parents, and teachers seamlessly. - Users value the **easy integrations** of RosarioSIS, enhancing communication and functionality with built-in tools like Moodle. **Cons:** - Users express disappointment over the lack of a **built-in OAuth 2.0 feature** , despite alternative login options being available. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of RosarioSIS? **"[Easy Access to Grades, Attendance, and School Updates](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/rosariosis-review-12993139)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Jessica R.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/rosariosis-review-12993139) --- **"[Thoughts on general experince](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/rosariosis-review-11440094)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— DREAMERS A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/rosariosis-review-11440094) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About RosarioSIS? - [What is RosarioSIS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rosariosis-used-for) - 1 comment, 1 upvote ### 13. [SapphireK12](https://www.g2.com/products/sapphirek12/reviews) Solutions for education and business that serve facility-wide functions across multiple departments. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 **How Do G2 Users Rate SapphireK12?** - **Ease of Use:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SapphireK12?** - **Seller:** [Sapphire Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sapphire-software) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Allentown, Pennsylvania - **Twitter:** @SapphireSoftwa (49 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sapphirek12/ (24 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 45% Small-Business #### What Are SapphireK12's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Great Reports (2 reviews) - Reporting (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Integrations (1 reviews) - Organization Management (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Learning Difficulty (3 reviews) - Insufficient Training (2 reviews) - Not Intuitive (2 reviews) - Poor Usability (2 reviews) - UX Improvement (2 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About SapphireK12? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **amazing report generation** of Sapphire K12, complemented by seamless integration and simplified attendance tracking. - Users admire the **amazing report generation** of SapphireK12, complemented by excellent integration capabilities and simplified attendance tracking. - Users value the **ease of use** of SapphireK12, making attendance tracking and reporting straightforward and efficient. - Users praise the **easy integrations** of SapphireK12, enhancing their experience with its efficient reporting features. - Users value the **real-time performance improvement** and streamlined student management capabilities of SapphireK12. **Cons:** - Users find the **learning difficulty** significant, as the interface is not intuitive and training resources are lacking. - Users struggle with **insufficient training** , finding the interface unintuitive and resources lacking for effective use. - Users find the **interface not intuitive** , making navigation and usage challenging without adequate training resources. - Users find the **poor usability** of SapphireK12 challenging due to its unintuitive interface and limited training resources. - Users struggle with the **non-intuitive interface** of SapphireK12, compounded by insufficient training resources for effective navigation. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SapphireK12? **"[Excellent platform](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sapphirek12-review-10596666)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Rushikesh S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sapphirek12-review-10596666) --- **"[Sapphire K12: Does it right School management tool for your school?](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sapphirek12-review-10617590)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Akhileshwar S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sapphirek12-review-10617590) --- ### 14. [Genius SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/genius-sis/reviews) Genius SIS is a powerful web-based student information system designed to make a school operation easier, faster and more reliable. **Average Rating:** 3.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate Genius SIS?** - **Ease of Use:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Genius SIS?** - **Seller:** [Genius SIS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/genius-sis) - **Year Founded:** 2009 - **HQ Location:** Plantation, Florida - **Twitter:** @SisGeniusTV (8 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/geniussis/ (59 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 17% Enterprise #### What Are Genius SIS's Pros and Cons? **Cons:** - Technical Issues (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Genius SIS? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Cons:** - Users experience **intermittent CSS visibility issues** , leading to confusion and inconsistency in the front end display. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Genius SIS? **"[Great snapshot and in-depth information for students.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/genius-sis-review-1548724)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Verified User in E-Learning* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/genius-sis-review-1548724) --- **"[Genius SIS for Online School](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/genius-sis-review-1082803)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Angelique M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/genius-sis-review-1082803) --- ### 15. [IO Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/io-classroom/reviews) IO Classroom offers an array of tools to help schools break down complex student data to inform and support instruction, professional development, curriculum planning, accountability, and policy. **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate IO Classroom?** - **Ease of Use:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind IO Classroom?** - **Seller:** [IO Education](https://www.g2.com/sellers/io-education) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @CaseNEX (182 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of IO Classroom? **"[Great data collection and analysis](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/io-classroom-review-3050990)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Education Management* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/io-classroom-review-3050990) --- **"[Great program to skill track of grades and create detailed reports.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/io-classroom-review-4833714)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Ibraheem A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/io-classroom-review-4833714) --- ### 16. [PCR Educator](https://www.g2.com/products/pcr-educator/reviews) Child care registration and program management solutions. **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 7 **How Do G2 Users Rate PCR Educator?** - **Ease of Use:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind PCR Educator?** - **Seller:** [PCR Educator](https://www.g2.com/sellers/pcr-educator) - **Year Founded:** 1989 - **HQ Location:** Rockville, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/pcr-educator (13 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of PCR Educator? **"[Overall, our PCR Educator school management system has genuinely transformed our school operations!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pcr-educator-review-8275098)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Rosa L.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pcr-educator-review-8275098) --- **"[Seamless](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pcr-educator-review-8290492)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Education Management* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pcr-educator-review-8290492) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About PCR Educator? - [What is PCR Educator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pcr-educator-used-for) ### 17. [SchoolPass](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolpass/reviews) The SchoolPass platform is a suite of safety and efficiency tools purpose-built for schools. SchoolPass includes visitor management, dismissal and carline automation, daily and emergency attendance, perimeter security cameras, bus boarding management, and after school activity management. With SchoolPass, schools run 50% faster carlines and spend 85% less time on admin work. SchoolPass integrates with your SIS, including Blackbaud and Powerschool. To learn more, visit https://www.schoolpass.com **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 11 **How Do G2 Users Rate SchoolPass?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 7.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SchoolPass?** - **Seller:** [SchoolPass](https://www.g2.com/sellers/schoolpass) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Gaithersburg, MD - **Twitter:** @MySchoolPass (151 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/11038521 (17 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Primary/Secondary Education - **Company Size:** 83% Mid-Market, 17% Small-Business #### What Are SchoolPass's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Access (4 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Efficiency (4 reviews) - Centralized Information (3 reviews) - Reliability (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Technical Issues (3 reviews) - System Downtime (2 reviews) - Connection Issues (1 reviews) - Difficult Navigation (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About SchoolPass? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **ease of access** with SchoolPass, enabling quick check-ins and efficient communication for schools and parents. - Users find **SchoolPass easy to use** , ensuring quick check-ins and efficient management for schools and parents. - Users find SchoolPass to be **highly efficient** , making daily check-ins and visitor management quick and straightforward. - Users value the **centralized information** from SchoolPass, enhancing safety and efficiency in student management and visitor protocols. - Users value the **reliability** of SchoolPass for effective attendance and visitor management in enhanced school security. **Cons:** - Users report occasional **technical issues** , including glitches and downtime, impacting the reliability of SchoolPass. - Users often face **system downtime** issues, leading to disruptions that affect their overall experience with SchoolPass. - Users often face **connection issues** that can disrupt their experience with the SchoolPass system. - Users find **difficult navigation** in SchoolPass, indicating a need for a more intuitive interface and clearer features. - Users note that the **expensive costs** of SchoolPass ultimately impact students with increased school fees. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SchoolPass? **"[Good way for broadway communication..](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpass-review-8642739)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— vikas m.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpass-review-8642739) --- **"[SchoolPass: Efficient and secure streamlining of Education environment](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpass-review-8925679)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Ashab M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/schoolpass-review-8925679) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About SchoolPass? - [What is SchoolPass used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-schoolpass-used-for) - 1 comment ### 18. [SIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/capita-sims/reviews) SIMS range enables schools to manage information for students and staff across all areas of school life, providing information that helps to continually drive improvement across the board. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate SIMS?** - **Ease of Use:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 6.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SIMS?** - **Seller:** [Capita](https://www.g2.com/sellers/capita) - **Year Founded:** 1984 - **HQ Location:** London, England, United Kingdom - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/capita/ (25,724 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business #### What Are SIMS's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About SIMS? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find the **comprehensive features** of SIMS essential for developing leadership skills and fostering engaging discussions. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SIMS? **"[The outstanding School Management System throughout the universe](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sims-review-9547374)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Mohammed R.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sims-review-9547374) --- **"[School SIMS - Great tool for leadership development](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sims-review-10290719)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Jack M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sims-review-10290719) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About SIMS? - [What is SIMS government?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sims-government) - [What do schools use Sims for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-schools-use-sims-for) - [What does SIMS Software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-sims-software-do) ### 19. [ThinkWave Educator](https://www.g2.com/products/thinkwave-educator/reviews) ThinkWave Educator is a cloud based school management & learning system that connects administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Cutting edge, easy to use, and affordable. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate ThinkWave Educator?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) **Who Is the Company Behind ThinkWave Educator?** - **Seller:** [ThinkWave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/thinkwave) - **HQ Location:** Sebastopol - **Twitter:** @ThinkWave (69 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1194882/ (5 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of ThinkWave Educator? **"[wonderful, accessible product!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/thinkwave-educator-review-744100)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Erik D.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/thinkwave-educator-review-744100) --- **"[Think wave review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/thinkwave-educator-review-1085076)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Thomas N.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/thinkwave-educator-review-1085076) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About ThinkWave Educator? - [What is ThinkWave Educator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-thinkwave-educator-used-for) ### 20. [eSSMS](https://www.g2.com/products/essms/reviews) eSSMS is a multipurpose ERP school management software. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 12 **How Do G2 Users Rate eSSMS?** - **Ease of Use:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind eSSMS?** - **Seller:** [Sonet Microsystems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sonet-microsystems) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 42% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of eSSMS? **"[Best ERP tool for end to end solutions](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/essms-review-7514639)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Mohammed Abdul S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/essms-review-7514639) --- **"[eSSMS is one of the best School Management Application](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/essms-review-7401162)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Kiran Sai Teja G.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/essms-review-7401162) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About eSSMS? - [What is eSSMS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-essms-used-for) ### 21. [farabio](https://www.g2.com/products/farabio/reviews) Farabio is an AI-powered school management system designed to revolutionize educational administration. It streamlines operations, automates administrative tasks, and enhances communication between teachers, parents, and students. Built for the Arab region, Farabio integrates AI-driven analytics, digital learning tools, and administrative solutions into a single, user-friendly platform. Schools using Farabio can boost efficiency, reduce paperwork, and improve educational outcomes while staying aligned with modern digital transformation trends. Farabio is ideal for private and public schools, educational institutions, and school networks looking for a smart, scalable, and cost-effective management solution. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 **How Do G2 Users Rate farabio?** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind farabio?** - **Seller:** [farabio](https://www.g2.com/sellers/farabio) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business #### What Are farabio's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) **Cons:** - High Cost (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About farabio? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Farabio, allowing educators to focus on student success without complications. - Users value the **efficiency** of Farabio, enabling educators to prioritize student success without unnecessary complications. **Cons:** - Users find the **high cost** a challenge, especially for larger institutions needing clearer pricing options. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of farabio? **"[Farabio is a game-changer in the education sector! As a comprehensive AI-powered school management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/farabio-review-10855805)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Ibrahim S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/farabio-review-10855805) --- **"[An educational system that is more than wonderful, working to organize the educational process and integrate it between the school, the student, and the parents.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/farabio-review-10863804)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— hadeel s.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/farabio-review-10863804) --- ### 22. [SmartClass](https://www.g2.com/products/smartclass-llc-smartclass/reviews) SmartClass is the education technology platform for K-12, serving hundreds of thousands users over the world. We provide the industry’s first All-In-One experience with best in-class, secure, and compliant online solutions, including registration and school choice, student information systems, learning management and classroom collaboration, assessment, analytics, and special education management. We empower teachers and drive student growth through innovative digital classroom capabilities, and we engage families through real-time communications across any device. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 6 **How Do G2 Users Rate SmartClass?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SmartClass?** - **Seller:** [SmartClass](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartclass) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, US - **Twitter:** @smartclass_sims (18 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6379080 (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 33% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of SmartClass? **"[I actively use 80% of the modules. I am very satisfied with your technical support.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/smartclass-review-4772925)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Mehmet K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/smartclass-review-4772925) --- **"[Usefull Software](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/smartclass-review-8493869)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— NIKHIL K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/smartclass-review-8493869) --- ### 23. [Academia ERP by Serosoft](https://www.g2.com/products/academia-erp-by-serosoft/reviews) Academia ERP/SIS is a new-age student administration or management system that helps educational institutions achieve overall digital transformation. It enables Universities, Colleges, or Schools to provide a seamless experience to all stakeholders, including students, faculties, admin staff, and management. It has more than 40 modules to cover every function of an institution. The key modules are Admission Management, Campaign Management, Enquiry Management, Course Management, Time Table Management, Exam and Marksheet Management, Fee Management, Hostel Management, etc. The solution is integrated with various communication modules like SMS, Email, WhatsApp, Push Notification, etc., to enable real-time communication of critical information to students, faculties, parents, administrative staff, etc. It also comes with various comprehensive and versatile dashboards to provide a summarized and in-depth view of the various functions of an institution to senior management. The solution includes both web and mobile applications (supports Android and iOS both). **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 24 **How Do G2 Users Rate Academia ERP by Serosoft?** - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Academia ERP by Serosoft?** - **Seller:** [Serosoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/serosoft) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Indore, MP - **Twitter:** @academiaerp (186 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/serosoft-solutions/ (290 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management, Higher Education - **Company Size:** 71% Mid-Market, 17% Small-Business #### What Are Academia ERP by Serosoft's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Centralized Information (6 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (5 reviews) - Customer Support (4 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Efficiency (4 reviews) **Cons:** - Customization Issues (3 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (3 reviews) - Limited Customization (3 reviews) - Technical Issues (3 reviews) - Module Limitations (2 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Academia ERP by Serosoft? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **centralized information** of Academia ERP, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across the institution. - Users value the **comprehensive features** of Academia ERP, praising its ability to streamline processes and enhance communication. - Users value the **excellent customer support** from Serosoft, available 24/7 for quick assistance when needed. - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Academia ERP, making it simple for all staff to navigate and adopt. - Users highly appreciate the **efficiency boost** provided by Academia ERP, significantly enhancing administrative processes and collaboration. **Cons:** - Users face **customization issues** with Academia ERP, seeking greater flexibility and support for unique institutional needs. - Users experience a **learning difficulty** with module navigation and require more training and resources for effective usage. - Users feel there are **limited customization options** in Academia ERP, affecting their ability to tailor the software effectively. - Users report occasional **technical issues** like bugs and slow performance, which can hinder the overall experience. - Users find the **module limitations** in Academia ERP challenging, particularly in handling exceptions and understanding usage. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Academia ERP by Serosoft? **"[One Stop Solution for Academic Business](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/academia-erp-by-serosoft-review-7896385)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Himanshu S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/academia-erp-by-serosoft-review-7896385) --- **"[Superb Education ERP Suites Software for Management of Students and the Admission Procedure](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/academia-erp-by-serosoft-review-10562992)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Angela S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/academia-erp-by-serosoft-review-10562992) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Academia ERP by Serosoft? - [What is Academia ERP by Serosoft used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-academia-erp-by-serosoft-used-for) ### 24. [jiSchoolERP](https://www.g2.com/products/jischoolerp/reviews) jiSchoolERP school management software offers a wide range of services from startup schools to large international schools! jiSchoolERP help you manage all your records in a digital form which can be easily accessible anytime and anywhere. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 17 **How Do G2 Users Rate jiSchoolERP?** - **Ease of Use:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind jiSchoolERP?** - **Seller:** [Shiv Charan Panjeta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/shiv-charan-panjeta) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Education Management - **Company Size:** 41% Mid-Market, 29% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of jiSchoolERP? **"[Recommend to all](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jischoolerp-review-6723356)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Manoj S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jischoolerp-review-6723356) --- **"[Useful easy to manage software for acitivities](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jischoolerp-review-6728713)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Jubli K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jischoolerp-review-6728713) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About jiSchoolERP? - [What is jiSchoolERP used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-jischoolerp-used-for) ### 25. [MyClassboard](https://www.g2.com/products/myclassboard/reviews) MyClassboard is a online school management system supporting more than 800 educational institutions worldwide. **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 4 **How Do G2 Users Rate MyClassboard?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.0/10) - **Dashboard:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10) - **Cloud:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) - **Analytics:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10) **Who Is the Company Behind MyClassboard?** - **Seller:** [MyClassboard](https://www.g2.com/sellers/myclassboard) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Hyderabad, IN - **Twitter:** @myclassboard (131 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/myclassboard (328 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of MyClassboard? **"[Integrated Solutions for School Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myclassboard-review-8947395)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Rabi P.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myclassboard-review-8947395) --- **"[Easy to teach!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myclassboard-review-7934084)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Kevin P.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/myclassboard-review-7934084) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About MyClassboard? - [What is MyClassboard used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-myclassboard-used-for) - 1 comment, 1 upvote ## What Is K-12 Student Information Systems? [Student Information Systems (SIS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/student-information-systems-sis) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to K-12 Student Information Systems? - [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software) - [Admissions and Enrollment Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/admissions-and-enrollment-management) - [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites) - [Education HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-hr) - [Education Finance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-finance-software) - [Higher Education Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right K-12 Student Information Systems? ### What You Should Know About K-12 Student Information Systems ### What are K-12 Student Information Systems? An effective Student Information System (SIS) is a crucial tool for enabling any modern K-12 school to function at maximum efficiency and get the best results for students. With schools handling reams of data and more demands for transparency and accessibility, K-12 SIS software products help administrators streamline communication across the institution. Countless daily tasks that were once completed manually by school staff are now automated and managed using SIS software, making these products vital tools for primary and secondary schools. While Student Information Systems also exist for [higher education institutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems), this category includes products specifically designed to serve the unique needs of K-12 schools. There are similarities between both types of SIS software, but companies usually target one market or the other with their software because the institutions have such different needs. For example, parents are typically much more involved in schooling when their children are in primary and secondary grades, so SIS products for K-12 tend to incorporate more features for communicating with parents, such as messaging functions or online parent portals. K-12 classes also often have more frequent graded assignments, quizzes, and tests, and more stringent requirements to report test results to local and state education agencies. As a result, K-12 Student Information Systems often have robust assessment features that allow administrators to run a variety of analytical reports to get the clearest picture of their students’ achievement levels. **Key Benefits of K-12 Student Information Systems** - Facilitates sharing of student information across departments - Enables greater communication between administrators, teachers, parents and students - Allows schools to assess students more effectively - Automates reporting on key school performance indicators ### Why Use K-12 Student Information Systems? **Information management —** K-12 administrators need student data for a variety of functions, including attendance, grades, contacting families, discipline, health records, and food service. A Student Information System houses all of this data in one integrated system, so there is a single source of truth no matter who is accessing the system. Having this information accessible in a digitized system reduces the amount of time staff spent maintaining records, makes daily tasks faster, and ensures records are accurate and up-to-date. **Streamlined communication —** A key marker of a well-run school is that the entire school community has open channels of communication and is working together to help students be successful. K-12 Student Information Systems centralize contact information for parents and students, so teachers and staff can easily get in touch when the need arises. Most provide online portals for students and parents with self-service options for checking grades, attendance, or other information. Mass notification features provide a quick way of sending out important news or reminders to the entire community. Messaging functions allow students and parents to reach teachers to ask about grades or seek extra help, and give teachers a way to manage those requests. Mobile apps that accompany some SIS products have built-in messaging options that facilitate those lines of communication. **Assessment and reporting —** Student learning and achievement is at the heart of everything a school does. K-12 Student Information Systems often have robust [assessment](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment) features built in to keep tabs on how students are performing. Depending on the product, teachers can create assessments or analyze data from past assessments students have taken. The interconnected nature of an SIS allows that data to be shared across departments, so a teacher can input a student test score that might later be reviewed by a guidance counselor, a volleyball coach, or a vice principal. With the volumes of data in an SIS, administrators can run a range of reports on not only assessment results but attendance, demographic shifts, finances, and other topics. ### Who Uses K-12 Student Information Systems? From district office officials to a single student, people in a variety of roles may use different parts of a K-12 Student Information System. **Students —** On a daily basis, students use an SIS platform to get updates on data like their grades and attendance. Built-in messaging functions on SIS websites and in their mobile apps also allow students to easily get in touch with teachers to ask questions or get help. Some students may use the platforms to print transcripts or get information for college applications. **Parents —** Much in the way students use SIS platforms, parents access them most frequently to keep tabs on their student’s performance in school. Parents generally have access to parent portals or mobile apps that display student grades, attendance, and behavior records. They may also be able to manage the student’s extracurricular activities, student fees, lunch plan, and health or special education records. **Teachers —** SIS systems are probably the most-used software tools in a teacher’s typical day. Teachers use SIS platforms to take attendance, input grades, message students or parents, record behavior issues, and manage special education documentation. Reporting functions allow teachers to analyze assessment data to help them determine how to adjust their lessons to better meet student needs. Messaging functions can also help improve communication with parents and students. **Non-faculty school staff —** Front office staff use SIS data to contact parents, update addresses, print report cards, and schedule bus pickups. Academic counselors register students for required classes or use gradebook data to help students determine which colleges to apply to. Nurses, sports coaches, food service workers, disciplinarians, maintenance staff, and bus drivers may also use SIS software or pull data from it. **School administrators —** At the administrative level, principals and vice principals use SIS software both to view data on individual students or teachers as well as to get high-level looks at the institution’s performance. Reporting functions allow administrators to analyze academic performance across different student groups. Mass messaging allows principals to blast important news to the entire school community. **Superintendents —** For superintendents and other district-level staff managing multiple schools, an integrated SIS gives them the power to pull data from across the entire district. Reporting tools streamline the process of gathering data required by local, state, and federal education authorities, helping school districts maintain compliance with applicable reporting laws. Those reports can also reveal areas for improvement across the district, helping leaders shape their future plans. ### Kinds of K-12 Student Information Systems While many K-12 Student Information Systems have similar feature sets, SIS vendors have developed products that are intended to be used in specific school environments. Here are some of the markets SIS products target. **Large K-12 schools or school districts —** More robust SIS systems can scale to handle the data needs of large institutions, managing data on potentially thousands of teachers and students. These systems often offer a variety of modules that manage functions for each of the departments that help keep larger schools running. **Small or independent schools —** While some SIS systems can scale to manage either large or small institutions, other products are marketed specifically to smaller schools, independent schools, or charter schools. Often, these systems are customizable so they can be configured according to a small institution’s specific needs. **Private schools or parochial schools —** These SIS products often incorporate functionality that is more commonly utilized by tuition-based private schools, managing tasks such as recruiting students, processing applications, and collecting tuition payments. Some also include tools to manage scholarships financial aid for students. For schools with ties to a religious institution, the software may integrate with [church management](https://www.g2.com/categories/church-management)software. ### K-12 Student Information Systems Features **Admissions —** Administrators can communicate with prospective students, accept applications, make admissions decisions, and eventually enroll students in classes using admissions functions in SIS platforms. **Student data management —** At the heart of every K-12 SIS is its ability to gather and manage large amounts of student data, such as demographic information, home addresses, emergency contact numbers, standardized test scores, special education accommodations, and medical history. **Attendance —** Teachers can electronically record which students are present, tardy, and absent, allowing parents to view that information remotely and get automated alerts if their child is marked absent. **Behavior management and discipline —** For students who run afoul of the school’s code of conduct, administrators and disciplinarians can record details about the incident, which can be communicated to parents or saved for future reference. **Scheduling —** Creating a master schedule is a complex endeavor involving thousands of potential combinations of classes, teachers, and students. Built-in scheduling tools automate that process, helping administrators avoid double-booking rooms or teachers and ensuring students take the classes that meet their needs and interests. Administrators can customize class names, set graduation requirements, and modify grade scales. **Gradebook —** Recording student grades is an essential function of an SIS. Gradebook tools allow teachers to create assignments, enter scores, and print a variety of reports. In addition to gradebooks that offer the traditional A-F grading scale, some SIS products offer standards-based grading, in which students are assessed on their proficiency on certain target skills rather than assigned letter grades or percentages. Some gradebooks also have a database of state or national standards that educators can attach to certain assignments or assessments to make it easier to analyze results or report scores to education agencies. **Curriculum management —** Sharing lesson plans or entire course curriculums is possible in SIS systems with built-in curriculum management features. These tools are also found in stand-alone [curriculum managment](https://www.g2.com/categories/curriculum-management)software. **Learning Management System —** Some SIS products have an integrated [LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), giving teachers the ability to send digital assignments and assessments to students. Using an LMS, teachers can track student activity and communicate with students about the assignments. **Student and parent portals —** K-12 Student Information Systems provide online portals where students can log in to check their grades, review attendance records, message their teachers, or get other information. Parents have a similar portal that allows them to keep tabs on their child’s performance at school. **Fee management —** To make paying student fees easier, many SIS products have built-in tools that automate billing and allow parents or students to pay those fees online. **Mobile apps —** An app built for an SIS allows students and parents to more easily accomplish tasks they would otherwise be able to do in a web browser via the SIS portal, such as check grades or message a teacher. **Report generation —** Because SIS systems manage large volumes of student data, the ability to run reports on a variety of indicators is a crucial function. Some of the most common data pulls administrators use are generating progress reports, report cards, or transcripts to communicate the grades that a student earned in a given term. Teachers or administrators can pull up assessment results and compare student performance across different time periods, demographics, or classes. School districts are required to report certain information about students and their performance to local, state, and federal education agencies, so having the ability to automatically generate reports that meet those compliance requirements can be a huge time-saver. **Assessment —** Built-in assessment features allow teachers to create customized quizzes or tests, administer them digitally to students, and analyze the results. **Mass notifications —** SIS systems often have integrated mass notification features, allowing administrators to quickly contact students or parents via email or text message. **Student services modules —** Some non-academic staff members of schools, such as the school nurse or food service workers, use SIS software modules that specifically assist with those job functions. Integrating these functions helps ensure that student data is accurate and saves staff from having to enter the same information multiple times into different systems, reducing the potential for errors. ### Trends Related to K-12 Student Information Systems **Integrations and APIs —** Even though Student Information Systems accomplish a wide range of day-to-day tasks, they often don’t cover some aspects of a school’s operations. For that reason, it is becoming increasingly important for SIS developers to build in robust integrations with other software products to facilitate data sharing with other systems. Sometimes those integrations are with other products offered by the same vendor, while other times the product integrates with other software vendors that offer products to manage accounting, email marketing, classroom messaging, or transportation, among other responsibilities. **Mobile access —** With the ubiquity of mobile devices in modern life, it is even more essential that Student Information Systems are compatible with those devices and have dedicated mobile apps that are available to the school community. Mobile apps allow parents and students to more easily access the information they need about the student’s grades, assignments, attendance, or behavior. [Messaging](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging) functions also make it simple to get in touch with a child’s teacher and allow teachers to keep those messages in a centralized place. Having key student information available with only a couple taps on a phone or tablet screen makes it more likely that students and parents will be engaged and up-to-date on the child’s progress so everyone knows what the child is doing well and where they need help. ### Potential Issues with K-12 Student Information Systems **Data privacy and security —** Cybersecurity attacks have been increasingly targeting schools in recent years, underscoring the importance of protecting the large volumes of sensitive personal data that Student Information Systems harbor. Between 2016 and early 2020, there were at least 770 cybersecurity-related incidents involving K-12 schools, according to the [K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center](https://k12cybersecure.com/), which tracks such incidents. The actual number is likely even higher, because that total only includes incidents that were publicly disclosed. Hackers have frequently targeted schools with ransomware attacks, breaking into the school’s systems and refusing to unlock the data unless the district pays the hacker a ransom. Such attacks can be crippling for institutions that rely on Student Information Systems to accomplish daily tasks, and at times ransomware attacks have forced school districts to close until the situation is resolved. When purchasing a Student Information System, administrators must ask hard questions about how the data they store on such systems will be protected from cyberattacks. If the data is stored on-premises, the institution’s IT staff must build in sufficient protections to avoid being the next victim of a K-12 cybersecurity attack. **Cost —** Smaller institutions, such as an independent private school or charter school, have many of the same day-to-day needs as schools in larger districts, but may not have the resources to buy an SIS from one of the larger vendors. Vendors often charge a fee that varies depending on the number of students the school serves. Some products cater specifically to smaller institutions who may not be able to afford a product from a larger vendor. **Lack of integrations —** While some Student Information Systems integrate with hundreds of other software products, others may not offer the same level of interoperability. Administrators who are considering purchasing an SIS should carefully research its integrations to ensure it is compatible with software they already use or are planning to use alongside the SIS. If the SIS doesn’t integrate well with other software, that could mean having to enter the same data multiple times in different systems, or school departments having multiple sets of different data if the records aren’t maintained in a single system. To avoid headaches down the road, integrations are key to establish in the beginning. ### Software and Services Related to K-12 Student Information Systems **Education ERP suites —** Many Student Information System vendors have an accompanying ERP product, which handles “back-office" business functions like finance and accounting or human resources. Adding an integrated ERP suite to an SIS provides K-12 institutions with a seamless way to manage both student data and school resources in a single system. **School Transportation Software —** SIS systems may integrate with school transportation software products, allowing administrators to manage bus routes and ensure kids get from home to school and back safely. Integrating those systems means important information for transportation planning, like student names and home addresses, can be easily shared between the systems. [**Special Education Software**](https://www.g2.com/categories/special-education) **—** Schools need a way to manage legally mandated records for students with special needs, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans. If the SIS doesn’t have a way to manage those records, there are a number of software products specifically designed to help special education teachers and case managers ensure they are meeting students’ needs. [**Higher Education SIS**](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems) **—** While similar in functionality in many ways to K-12 SIS systems, an SIS built for higher education will have features that help campus administrators manage processes that are more common at the college or university level. These systems often connect a variety of campus departments, including admissions, financial aid, student housing, and academic advising.