Gradelink vs SchoolMint Hero

Gradelink is a student information system combining school management, teaching, and learning tools. Academic features include attendance, class scheduling, gradebooks, lesson plans, report cards, standards-based grading, and transcripts. Student records can include demographic, medical, and photo information, as well as IEP tracking. Billing covers accounts receivable, billing statements, lunch and incidental billing, and multiple tuition rates. Listed integrations include Apple School Manager, FACTS Tuition Management, Google Classroom, Microsoft School Data Sync, and NCEA reporting. Google Classroom grade syncing is available at no additional charge, and ClassLink syncs rosters automatically. Gradelink includes personalized phone and email support, staff training, help-site access, and automatic software updates. It says school data imports and setup of report cards, GPA, attendance, terms, gradebooks, and transcripts take 5–10 business days after requested materials are received. The SIS subscription starts at $106/mo, with a $275 one-time setup fee shown. Its Student/Parent app for iOS and Android requires Gradelink Standard Service.

SchoolMint Hero is a K–12 platform for managing behavior and attendance in schools and districts. For tardies, students can scan an ID, record the arrival, print a pass, and update the attendance record. Schools define positive and negative behaviors and attach rewards or consequences. Hero supports PBIS and can be configured for SEL, MTSS, RTI, or a school-defined framework. Reward tools include customizable points, school house systems, and digital reward stores. Preloaded and customizable reports show behavior patterns by student, teacher, grade, or demographic group. Parents and guardians can receive text or email notifications when behaviors are recorded. Dedicated teacher, parent, and student apps are available; the student app displays points, rewards, and behavior history. The platform runs on the web, iOS, and Android. Schools can synchronize student and schedule files from an SIS using SFTP. SchoolMint says the rebuilt platform uses modern cloud architecture and aligns with SOC 2 Type II security standards. It serves public districts, charter networks, and individual schools. Pricing varies by school size and user count and is available on request.