San Antonio ISD Data Management Improvement Case Study

This case study details how San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) improved its district-wide data management through the implementation of SchooLinks, a college and career readiness platform. The document outlines the challenges faced by SAISD, which serves 47,000 students across more than 90 schools, particularly the excessive time spent by staff on data processing rather than focusing on student engagement. The district aimed to enhance its college attendance rate by 2025 and sought a solution that would streamline data management tasks. The process involved a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) to evaluate various platforms, ultimately leading to the selection of SchooLinks due to its user-friendly interface and robust reporting capabilities. Post-implementation, SAISD staff reported increased efficiency, allowing them to spend more time with students and focus on critical data inputs that influence college readiness. The case study emphasizes the importance of effective data management in achieving educational goals.