Success Stories
Real results from schools and organizations that transformed their data into student success
Turning Evaluation Challenges into Success
When Previous Evaluations Fall Short
We’ve been called in to rescue numerous high-stakes projects where previous evaluations were rejected by funders. Our systematic approach has a 100% success rate in these challenging situations.
State GEAR UP Grant
Reconstructed three years of evaluation data and established sustainable systems for ongoing assessment. Result: Full federal approval and continued funding.
NSF University Grants
Salvaged multiple National Science Foundation grants by creating compliant evaluation frameworks. All grants maintained their funding status.
Foundation Programs
Redesigned evaluation processes for private foundation grants, ensuring compliance and demonstrating clear program impact.
Our track record: 100% success rate in evaluation remediation
Uncovering Hidden Talent Through Data
When School Improvement Teams partner with us to review their data systematically, they consistently discover two critical groups: talented students not in advanced courses and struggling students receiving no support. By aligning services with actual needs, these schools achieve remarkable results.
More Than Just a Schedule Change: Advanced Coursework That Worked
When we helped one school look beyond teacher recommendations to actual achievement data, they identified numerous students qualified for advanced classes who hadn’t been recommended. The school moved these students into Advanced 6th Grade Math and Language Arts.
97%
of newly identified students passed Advanced Math
50%
earned an A in the course
70%
reduction in in-school suspensions
“The shift in classroom culture was immediate. These students didn’t just succeed—they transformed the entire learning environment.” – School Administrator
Expanding Opportunity: One Charter Network’s Approach
A charter school network partnered with us to expand access to their most rigorous academic program. By mining achievement data rather than relying solely on teacher recommendations, we identified additional students who could succeed in high-level courses.
The mindset shift: From “who’s ready now?” to “who could be ready with the right support?”
With appropriate support and monitoring in place, these students didn’t just keep pace—they thrived. Their success prompted a system-wide reevaluation of how opportunity decisions are made.
Uncovering Hidden Talent in Middle School
When a middle school examined testing and achievement data beyond teacher recommendations, they discovered a large group of students with untapped academic potential. By enrolling these students in Advanced Math and Language Arts:
- Students met the challenge and succeeded academically
- Classrooms became more focused on learning
- Behavioral issues decreased dramatically
- Staff reflected on years of missed opportunities
The success prompted a critical question: How many years had these students been underestimated—and how could they ensure it wouldn’t happen again?
The Power of a Second Look
In school after school, we’ve seen that when leaders revisit placement decisions with data in hand, the results change lives. One school placed over 100 students in more rigorous classes—not because they changed the criteria, but because they took a data-driven second look.
100+
students given new opportunities
With data pointing the way, these students rose to the occasion.
The school’s story became one of both equity and excellence.
The EDSTAR Analytics Difference
We Find What Others Miss
Our systematic approach uncovers opportunities and needs that traditional methods overlook
We Turn Problems into Success
From rejected evaluations to thriving programs, we have a proven track record of transformation
We Create Lasting Change
Our solutions don’t just fix immediate problems—they transform how schools use data forever
Ready to Write Your Success Story?
Whether you need to rescue an evaluation, uncover hidden talent, or transform your data practices, we’re ready to help you succeed.
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