School Finder: Government Platform for School Decisions
Government Project.
The regional education agency is the largest in the United States, supporting 80 school districts and over 1.4 million students. It provides academic programs, services for at-risk youth, educator training, and fiscal oversight, all aimed at improving educational quality, equity, and student success across the county.
Problem
1.School, community, demographic, and funding data exists but is scattered across many sources
2.No single place to access or compare this information
3.Difficult for parents and agencies to make informed decisions due to fragmented data
Project Milestones
Key milestones that shaped the project and ensured steady progress from discovery to delivery.
Phase 1
UX Research & discovery
Phase 2
Wireframing and user testing
Phase 3
Prototyping and validation
Phase 4
Design System Creation and Documentation
Phase 5
Implementation
Phase 6
QA and Iteration
New product launched with a solid design system in place — a strong foundation for continuous testing and improvement.
End Results: Key Features Overview
User Friendly School Data
Deep School Analysis
Historical Information and Ai Predictions
Design Process and Decisions
Once onboarding is complete, the app displays an interactive heatmap of nearby schools.
An intuitive heatmap displays demographic data and school performance, with points indicating overall school ratings: blue for low, orange for average, and green for excellent.
The heatmap feature enables users to choose specific metrics to display on the map, showcasing both school and community data.
The list view for faster searching and an easier overview of school data.
Compare Schools Capability
A simple, mobile‑friendly way to compare complex data across multiple schools and districts.
