Proof of Usefulness Report

New Visions for Public Schools

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Portal by New Visions' is a verifiable, high-impact enterprise platform managing data for over 1,500 schools and 800,000+ students in New York City. While the submission itself was low-quality (vague claims like 'everyone' and 'most people'), external verification confirms the organization is a major established non-profit with significant reach, revenue (~$30M-$70M), and traction. The score reflects the massive real-world utility and scale, adjusted for the regional nature of the tool and the poor quality of the user's submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+781.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score+685

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our core product (Portal by New Visions) is a web-based, enterprise school management application, used by educators within schools and across the school system. The application consolidates essential student data into a modern web interface, surfacing key indicators related to student progress. It highlights critical areas where attention is needed on the student level, and contextualizes that information across a school or network of schools.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline