schooldigger-k-12-school-data-api

SchoolDigger K-12 School Data API MCP Server

Overview

The SchoolDigger K-12 School Data API MCP Server is a comprehensive solution for accessing detailed information about schools and school districts across the United States. With over 15 years of data collection experience, this service provides users with a unified platform to access essential metrics concerning school performance, demographics, and rankings. It is specifically designed for nationwide applications, making it an invaluable tool for analysis, data display, and more.

Key Features

• School Directory: Access detailed information for over 120,000 public, charter, and private schools, including their names, addresses, contact details, and geographical coordinates.

• District Directory: Get data on over 18,000 school districts, including their names, addresses, and member schools.

• Student Metrics: Obtain insights into student demographics, including ethnicity, pupil/teacher ratios, and free-reduced lunch program statistics.

• Standardized Test Scores: Access test scores at various levels, including state, district, and school levels, with the capability to view proficiency breakdowns.

• School Rankings: View state-wide rankings calculated by SchoolDigger for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as district and city rankings.

• Spending Per Student: Review average spending data per student at the school building level, compliant with ESSA standards.

• School Reviews: Read reviews submitted by SchoolDigger website visitors for a more comprehensive understanding of each school.

Data Characteristics

• Update Frequency: The data is continuously updated throughout the year, ensuring access to the most current information.

• Geographic Coverage: The data encompasses schools and districts across the entire United States.

• Format: Data is returned in a JSON format, making it easy to integrate into various applications.

Use Cases

• Real Estate Websites: Provide potential homebuyers with information about nearby schools, enhancing property listings with valuable educational data.

• Performance Analysis: Analyze school and district performance to identify trends and areas of improvement.

• Neighborhood Analysis: Discover high-performing schools within under-performing neighborhoods.

• Autocomplete/Selection Lists: Enable easy school and district searches for users with autocomplete and selection list capabilities.

• Product Effectiveness Analysis: Evaluate the impact of educational products by correlating their use with academic performance metrics.

Tools Provided

The API MCP Server offers a range of tools categorized by functionality:

• Schools: Tools for retrieving and searching school records.

  • GetSchool: Retrieve a specific school record.
  • GetSchools: Search for schools based on various criteria.

• Districts: Tools for retrieving and searching district records.

  • GetDistrict: Retrieve a specific district record.
  • GetDistricts: Search for districts based on various criteria.

• Rankings: Tools to access school and district rankings.

  • GetRankSchools: Retrieve a ranking list of schools.
  • GetRankDistricts: Retrieve a ranking list of districts.

• Autocomplete: Tool for generating school lists for autocomplete functionality.

  • Autocomplete: Provides a quick list of schools for client-typed autocomplete searches.

Contact and Support

For questions or assistance, users can reach out for support and additional resources. The server provides immediate and comprehensive access to a wealth of school data, making it a key resource for anyone needing detailed educational metrics.