PowerSchool Group reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,406 total reviews)
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Antonio Pietri

20% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

PowerSchool Group has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PowerSchool Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2.0
Jan 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The "Legacy" employees and some of the new ones are great to work with.

Cons

Since the acquisition benefits have been cut drastically. All of the upper management positions have been filled by people from other Vista Equity Companies. Whole departments have been cut since PowerSchool doesn't believe in Contract Employees. Employees who were with the company prior to the acquisition are referred to as "Legacy", definition of legacy "denoting software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use."

5.0
Dec 4, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

PowerSchool is a great company to work for. The work atmosphere is fun and everyone is very friendly and helpful. From day one new employees are made to feel welcomed and immediately part of the PowerSchool family. When I tell friends or family about my job their response is often about how lucky I am to have found such a great job with a perfect balance of fun and work. The executives know employees on a first name basis and truly are there to help with whatever is needed. There is also a sense of tech start up in the company which makes things exciting and keeps any job from becoming mundane. Overall, I feel lucky to have the opportunity to work for such a great company and can't wait to see what the company achieves in the upcoming years.

Cons

I can't really think of a negative for PowerSchool. As mentioned previously, the salary for entry level positions could be higher but any entry level employee at any company would tell you that.

5.0
Nov 25, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A great place to work. A friendly environment with a strong value placed in work-life balance. Very casual environment and it doesn't give that traditional corporate feeling where I just feel like a "cog in a giant machine". Moving locations to a much more beautiful building shows that the acquisition from Vista is a positive thing as they're willing to invest money for PowerSchool's success. Multiple opportunities for growth as well, whether it be to a different department or you move up in seniority. The HPEL (High-Potential Entry-Level) model that Vista places value in for certain positions is very intriguing and gives PowerSchool the appeal for newgrads or those looking to make a complete shift in careers. Though it remains to be seen if this is a great opportunity for career growth, the foundation is there for those who are just entering the workforce.

Cons

No real cons here, but compensation and benefits definitely could be improved. By no means is the compensation unlivable, you can still make a good living and provide for your family. However with the Bay Area/Silicon Valley so close by (1.5-2 hour drive), many folks in the Greater Sacramento Area feel it's worth the commute to search for employment there due to their inflated salary rates.

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