About Campsul

We make it easier for families to understand school quality and fit, using clean data, plain language, and a broader view than rankings alone.

Our Mission

Give parents clean, transparent, and context‑rich school information so they can make confident decisions. We focus on clarity over hype: consistent metrics, clear definitions, and practical guidance.

Our Approach

  • Clarity first. We explain what each metric means and what it doesn’t.
  • Multiple lenses. Families deserve more than a single rank: academic learning, wellbeing and culture, resources, and teaching environment all matter.
  • Trends, not snapshots. Year‑over‑year results help you see signal, not noise.
  • Fit as a feature. Commute time, program offerings, language, and after‑school options help narrow choices for your life, not someone else’s.
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Methodology (Plain‑English)

What we look at

  • Assessment performance and multi‑year changes where available.
  • Student‑to‑teacher context and enrollment patterns.
  • Program/offerings (e.g., language of instruction, after‑school).
  • Culture & wellbeing signals when data is available from official sources.

How scores are built

We standardize raw metrics to a common 0–10 scale, combine related indicators into thematic scores, then produce a simple “Overall Score” to compare at a glance. It is a summary, not a verdict. A school can be a great fit even if a single number is modest.

Data handling
  • Standardization: z‑scores to remove scale effects, mapped to 0–10 for readability.
  • Outliers: winsorized so a single anomaly doesn’t dominate.
  • Missing values: clearly labeled; never imputed in ways that would inflate a score.
  • Updates: data refreshes happen on a regular cadence as official sources publish.
Limitations to keep in mind
  • Year‑to‑year results can be noisy; focus on multi‑year patterns.
  • No single number captures school culture or student experience in full.
  • Private programs and specialty offerings may report differently from public schools.

How to Choose a School

  1. Start with non‑negotiables: location, language of instruction, after‑school care.
  2. Scan the academics: look at the Assessment and Overall scores, then check trends.
  3. Read the context: student ratio, enrollment, and program fit for your child.
  4. Visit: talk to leadership, teachers, and parents; observe hallway culture.
  5. Decide on fit: a “good” school is the one where your child can thrive.

Pro move: shortlist 3–5 schools, then compare side‑by‑side using your must‑have filters.

Data Quality & Sources

  • Source of truth: official provincial/district releases and school‑reported data.
  • Cleaning: entity matching, deduplication, and strict ID hygiene.
  • Audits: automated QA plus manual reviews for strange patterns.
  • Transparency: visible “N/A” where data is missing or not applicable.

See something off? Tell us and we’ll verify. Accuracy beats speed every time.

FAQ

What’s the difference between Assessment and Overall Score?

Assessment reflects performance on standard measures. Overall blends academics with other context to give a quick read. Use both; don’t rely on one number.

Why is a value “N/A”?

Data was not reported or not applicable for that year/grade. We don’t fill it in with guesses.

My school is missing or mislabeled.

Send us details and we’ll investigate. We keep a change log for corrections.

Contact

Have feedback, corrections, or partnership ideas? hello@campsul.com

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