Proof of Usefulness Report

Skyward

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+342
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Skyward is a well-established K-12 SIS/ERP provider with significant global reach and real-world utility, verified via external sources. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, likely unauthorized (using a generic/student ID email), and contains erroneous financial data ('marketcap: 17000000'). While the project's intrinsic value is high (meriting a score in the 600-700 range), the poor response quality and lack of verifiable evidence in the submission heavily penalize the score, aligning it with the 'Comparable scale' benchmark rather than 'Much larger scale'.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+108.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+380.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+342

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Less time on tasks. More time for students. Serving K-12 school districts around the world with innovative #SIS and #ERP software solutions. Visit www.skyward.com to learn more.

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