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PowerSchool Student Information System has been widely praised by users for its ease of use and intuitive interface. Teachers, …
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What is PowerSchool SIS?
The PowerSchool Student Information System covers administrative needs, such as scheduling, attendance, reporting, data management, faculty management, emergency/medical and health management, registration, and more for K-12 schools and districts. It is easy to use and boasts an industry-leading gradebook, PowerTeacher Pro. Users enjoy a fully…
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What is PowerSchool SIS?
The PowerSchool Student
Information System covers administrative needs, such as scheduling, attendance,
reporting, data management, faculty management, emergency/medical and health
management, registration, and more for K-12 schools and districts. It is easy
to use and boasts an industry-leading gradebook, PowerTeacher Pro. Users enjoy
a fully web-based SIS that is flexible, configurable, and scalable with
real-time updates on any operating system, browser or device.
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PowerSchool delivers innovative tools for the digital classroom
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PowerSchool SIS Competitors
- Infinite Campus
- Skyward
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PowerSchool SIS Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Mobile Web |
| Supported Languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese |
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Infinite Campus are common alternatives for PowerSchool SIS.
Reviewers rate Student Data Security and Class Scheduling highest, with a score of 9.4.
The most common users of PowerSchool SIS are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
PowerSchool SIS Customer Size Distribution
| Consumers | 0% |
|---|---|
| Small Businesses (1-50 employees) | 30% |
| Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees) | 70% |
| Enterprises (more than 500 employees) | 0% |
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PowerSchool Student Information System has been widely praised by users for its ease of use and intuitive interface. Teachers, administrators, students, and parents have found the program to be relatively easy to learn and navigate. With PowerSchool, users can access attendance records, record grades, create progress reports and report cards, enter and view demographics, and create seating arrangements. Additionally, teachers can easily enter assignments into the grade book and communicate due dates and assignment expectations to students and parents. The program also serves as a centralized location for student management and information storage, allowing for unified student histories and easy transfers between schools within a district or county. PowerSchool integrates seamlessly with other educational systems, enabling the sharing of data and account management. Overall, PowerSchool Student Information System streamlines administrative tasks, improves communication between all stakeholders, and enhances the overall management of student information.
Customizability: Users have praised PowerSchool Student Information System for its highly customizable nature, with multiple reviewers stating that they can create their own fields and tables to tailor the system to their specific needs. This flexibility allows them to efficiently manage and track student information in a way that aligns with their unique requirements.
Integration capabilities: Several users have expressed appreciation for PowerSchool's extensive list of partners, highlighting that it simplifies the process of managing student data across multiple platforms. Reviewers have mentioned that if users already use another system for student data, chances are high that it can integrate seamlessly with PowerSchool. This integration capability enhances efficiency and provides a seamless experience for users.
Strong support system: Multiple reviewers have commended PowerSchool's strong support system, emphasizing the quick response time from customer support. They mentioned rarely being put on hold when calling support and finding reliable assistance through active user forums. The responsive customer support offered by PowerSchool ensures that users receive timely help when needed, enhancing their overall experience with the software.
Lack of Intuitiveness: Several users have found PowerSchool to be unintuitive, making it difficult for them to navigate and find the features they need. Some reviewers mentioned that certain functions require programming knowledge, which can be a barrier for administrators who are not familiar with coding.
Slow Performance: Reviewers have reported slow page loads and sluggish performance when managing student data in PowerSchool. This issue has been mentioned by multiple users, indicating that it is a common concern. The slow speed can hamper productivity and frustrate users trying to complete tasks efficiently.
Limited Integration and External Access: Users have expressed frustration with the limited integration options available in PowerSchool. Some reviewers have specifically mentioned difficulty in integrating external platforms or accessing the database for external integrations. This lack of flexibility restricts users from seamlessly incorporating other tools or systems into their workflow, hindering efficiency and collaboration efforts.
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April 19, 2022
The most efficient student information system!
Each software I used in my career had special features which were specifically unique for them. PowerSchool Student Information System was an impressive software that offered the ability to ease student registrations and admissions online using web forms where students and parents could submit and upload their information and necessary documents to the school/institute with just a few clicks. Even though this feature is available on a few other similar software, PowerSchool Student Information System was the only software that was specialized in this area.
April 12, 2022
PowerSchool SIS Powers up!
We only used PowerSchool Student Information System in the entire district for many years.
April 13, 2021
PowerSchool - Big but easy
Price and features way back just were much better in PowerSchool. We have not evaluated much in the recent years.
I have heard good things for Infinite Campus and Skyward. I would [evaluate] each of them and see what fits your needs. Each has their strengths and weaknesses and so picking the right one for your needs is important. PowerSchool [Student Information System] does have some great features, but lacks some fundamental reports and functions to make it top notch.
March 16, 2021
PowerSchool - A Great Educational Resource
PowerSchool was the learning management system that was in place when I started at this institution but I approve of it. It definitely does help simplify the amount of work that goes into the grading process. Grades can easily be calculated as long as a proper setup has been created prior to the start of each school year or marking period.
March 16, 2021
Useful but needs work
I have been a PowerSchool Student Information System user since 2003 and we were one of the very first districts to adopt it. Since I have used it for so long, entertaining the idea of moving to another platform is not on the table.
January 18, 2020
Gathering Information for Staff and Families
PowerSchool Student Information System does a great job of organizing information in ways that other educational software does not.
January 17, 2020
PowerSchool SIS is Great!
I was a huge advocator for Boardingware and worked closely with them to try and create a more well-rounded program for the private school I worked at, but definitely think PowerSchool works best and most effectively for public school. In terms of grading PowerSchool works much better than PCR. I really did not like working with PCR as a whole, and I wish we had had PowerSchool instead.
December 23, 2019
PowerSchool Student Information System Review from an Educator
I have used Desire 2 Learn (D2L) and Synergy Student Information System (Synergy SIS) and PowerSchool Student Information System stacks up against them this way:
CONS for PowerSchool Student Information System
- Does not have IEP functionality for special populations
PROS for PowerSchool Student Information System (PowerSchool SIS):
- Effective for student management when it comes to attendance, behavior, etc.
- Easily connects with PowerSchool Assessments
December 20, 2019
PowerSchool SIS Review
We moved away from Jupiter because we found that Jupiter did not handle all aspects of the school that we needed it to.
December 20, 2019
PowerSchool Student Information System is a Win, Win
PowerSchool replaced an old version of Apple School. PowerSchool outperforms Apple's product and is so much easier to use. It was even simple to convert the old Apple student files to the PowerSchool system for a seamless transition. Once we transitioned, we were able to see more data and run reports easily on our own without having to have the office run the reports for us.
December 18, 2019
Educator gives PowerSchool A+
PowerSchool has many more features than Blackboard such as attendance, grades, performance review standards platform, lunch, etc. Blackboard makes it easy to find a parent’s email or phone number quickly which is not in PowerSchool.
December 17, 2019
Best-in-Class SIS that will take you well into the future!
Our previous SIS went out of business, and we needed something fairly soon. PowerSchool was the SIS that had the best ability for our state reporting. We liked what we heard from other states and districts about the innovation and continued improvement by PowerSchool.
Admin, Teachers, Parent and Students all have access to the system. The ability to customize the product is also a huge advantage over competitors.
Nothing stacks up against PowerSchool in terms of usability and flexibility. Every other product I have used has not come close to the user friendliness of PowerSchool, nor they do not allow immediate flexibility.
October 25, 2019
PowerSchool Student System Review
We used a different grade management system over 5 years ago that was efficient but not as user-friendly as Powerschool. I cannot remember the name of that application. Our school system has been using PowerSchool for over 5 years and so far it has served our purpose. Each year we added more features: including assessments.
January 08, 2019
PowerSchool SIS is the total package
As noted, I think it would be hard to find anything else that is better than this tool for your school or district, this SIS is really the total package. It has a great teacher grade book, and while there are always things that can be improved, because you can customize it, the things you cannot live without you do not have to live without.
December 28, 2018
Praise for PowerSchool SIS
Each of the above products has great features, but PowerSchool has features that each of the above products has, all in one system. This means that you could more easily use JUST PowerSchool without needing extensions and other systems to supplement features. This is less confusing for all involved, as it is far easier to track information in one place than it is to do it in multiple. This leaves less room for error as well.
December 11, 2018
To PowerSchool, or not to PowerSchool...
I used Blackbaud at a different school system so there was not a choice or selection. I feel that it was pretty similar to PowerSchool so I had a very smooth transition from one platform to the other. The gradebooks felt very similar, along with the recording and reports aspects of each platform.
November 21, 2018
PowerSchool offers a customizable platform for K-12 schools to manage student information in a way that all stakeholders can utilize.
We found that PowerSchool Student Information System provided the platform we needed to manage student information, assignments and grades, school schedules, etc. Although Schoolnet provided assessment and instructional management tools, it did not allow us to keep track of the other informational pieces. We like the parent portal available with PowerSchool that allows parents readily access to their child's grades.
November 18, 2018
Wonderful Product Review
I have used a product called SASI. It does not compare to this at all. SASI was a site based system and the backend was not a true database. I have also use Sungard Pentamation before. Although it was a centralized system, it wasn't as user-friendly and the interface was has to get used to.
November 08, 2018
PowerSchool SIS, the Best!
PowerSchool Student Information is the gold standard for Student Information Systems. They know what they are doing, how to serve K-12 schools and school districts. The other Student Information Systems did not meet our districts minimum standards for the needs that we have, nor do they have the support that PowerSchool has.
March 21, 2018
PowerSchool? Power cool!
- Student Data Syste
PowerSchool blows the other Student Information System that my school used out of the water. The other Student Information System was a glorified grade book/report creator, and had no other function. PowerSchool has so many functions and elements inside of one program that it is literally one of the only programs that my school needs for staff to keep records for grades, attendance, and demographics all in one place.
I used Infinite Campus previously while working at a different school. My position was the same at both schools. PowerSchool is more user-friendly than Infinite Campus for those staff members who are not strong with utilizing technology. Infinite Campus allows users to print more viewable information - such as attendance and schedules. The other benefit of Infinite Campus is that there is an online log option, where all staff members are able to log communication. This communication can be delineated between another staff member, student, parent, or another team member. This is very beneficial so that the team can be aware of all communication home.
November 09, 2017
PowerSchool Student Information System Review
The systems seem to stack up pretty well, however we have stuck with PowerSchool mostly due to our history with the product. The cost and feature set differences wasn't substantial enough to warrant a migration. The amount of work involved with training staff and end users is too prohibitive. Other than that, Infinite Campus does appear to be a very comparable solution.