Proof of Usefulness Report

Student Success Agency

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+408
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Student Success Agency is a highly established EdTech enterprise with strong verifiable traction ($16M+ estimated revenue, 500+ schools), solving a critical deficit in student counseling (1:471 counselor-to-student ratio). However, the submission itself contained significant lazy filler text (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'marketcap: null'), which heavily penalized the Response Quality and Evidence Quality scores. Despite the poor submission metadata, the underlying business is robust, impactful, and operates at a scale larger than the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+143
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+24
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+390
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+408

Project Details

Project URL
studentsuccess.co
Description
Student Success Agency is a social impact enterprise that is focused on building a digital stack of services, opportunities, and experiences for US-based school systems that need to expand and engage their communities virtually.\n\nCurrently, we are a 10 person full-time remote team with 200+ 1099s who serves over 500 schools across 20 states. We are 100% independent from venture capital and outside institutions allowing us to limit distractions and focus on doing meaningful work. Our mission is to empower every person to harness their agency and fulfill their potential to discover new horizons for themselves and civilization. We are well-positioned to make a transformational difference in education and we are looking for the right people who want to join our passionate team of educators, operators, and designers.

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