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Head-to-head · Education Analytics Software

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence vs ClearPath K12

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence #6 in Education Analytics Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit K16 Solutions
ClearPath K12 #7 in Education Analytics Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Request a demo

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence leads on 0 checks, ClearPath K12 on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresClearPath K12 · 2 of 2

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence scores higher on our rubric for education analytics software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

ClearPath K12 offers assessment analytics; Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence doesn't publish it. ClearPath K12 leads on documented integrations: 100 versus 14.

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence is the better fit for higher-ed teams needing governed retention data. ClearPath K12 is the better fit for K–12 districts seeking broad early-warning coverage.

  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence fits best

    Higher-ed teams needing governed retention data

  • ClearPath K12 fits best

    K–12 districts seeking broad early-warning coverage

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Side by side

Feature Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ClearPath K12 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Education Analytics Software #7 in Education Analytics Software
Best for Higher-ed teams needing governed retention data K–12 districts seeking broad early-warning coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 17 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence 1/2 · ClearPath K12 2/2
Predictive analytics ✓ ✓
Assessment analytics Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Analytics focus Student success Student success
Data sources Sis and lms Sis and lms
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Documented integrations 14 100 (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Automates SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP extraction into a governed warehouse.
  • Flags at-risk students and routes advisor or faculty interventions.
  • Combines unified profiles with real-time and longitudinal dashboards.
  • Combines SIS, LMS, assessment, attendance, and behavior information
  • Tracks MTSS progress, alerts, and intervention timelines
  • Offers 100+ integrations across district data systems
Cons
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a demo before purchase planning.
  • Cloud deployment may not fit institutions requiring on-premises hosting.
  • Its retention focus is narrower than general-purpose analytics platforms.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud deployment may not fit districts seeking another deployment model
  • Email is the stated support channel
Our verdict

Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence is a cloud data-integration and warehousing solution for higher-education institutions. It brings SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP data into a neutral higher-education model, then uses behavioral, academic…

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ClearPath K12 brings student information from district systems into a shared data layer for district leaders, school staff, teachers, and counselors. It combines academic, attendance, behavior, and intervention information in student…

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  1. Scaffold DataX for Retention & PersistenceEducation Analytics Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. ClearPath K12Education Analytics Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence — where it wins

    • Automates SIS, LMS, CRM and ERP extraction into a governed warehouse.
    • Flags at-risk students and routes advisor or faculty interventions.
    • Combines unified profiles with real-time and longitudinal dashboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing requires a demo before purchase planning.
    • Cloud deployment may not fit institutions requiring on-premises hosting.
    • Its retention focus is narrower than general-purpose analytics platforms.

  • ClearPath K12 — where it wins

    • Combines SIS, LMS, assessment, attendance, and behavior information
    • Tracks MTSS progress, alerts, and intervention timelines
    • Offers 100+ integrations across district data systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Cloud deployment may not fit districts seeking another deployment model
    • Email is the stated support channel
  • Scaffold DataX for Retention & Persistence8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A governed higher-ed warehouse linking risk signals to retention workflows.

    Visit K16 SolutionsFull verdict →
  • ClearPath K128.6/10 · Pricing on request

    ClearPath K12 unifies student data to support early warnings, MTSS monitoring, and district analysis.

    Request a demoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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