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We process hundreds of billions of bytes of complex open source data across thousands of government datasets, from state test scores to municipal finance and Census demographics, and more. All of this richness is beautifully distilled, empowering parents to instantly determine if a school or district is the right fit for their family.
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Other sites reduce entire school communities to questionable ratings and rankings. We publish the verified facts from official records so you can decide what matters most for your family.
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State assessment proficiency rates, scale scores, and participation rates, broken down by grade, subject, and student group. Never combined into a misleading composite score.
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Median home values, household income, poverty rates, and population data mapped to school district boundaries from the U.S. Census and American Community Survey.
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Per-pupil spending, revenue breakdowns by source (federal, state, local), and expenditure data from the NCES F-33 finance survey. Follow the money.
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Where your child learns matters as much as how they learn.
We map Census data directly onto school district boundaries. Understand the community context, including household income, housing costs, broadband access, and employment, that surrounds every school. Because choosing a school means choosing a neighborhood.
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Dive deeper into the world of education. We cover broad and contemporary topics across all dimensions, including policy, teaching methods, school and district performance, innovations like the use of AI/ML for teaching, and international perspectives.
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Track changes in educational policy directly from official sources. Updated May 18, 2026.
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