Want to know if your school's digital learning tools are really working? We do too. That’s why Skill Struck measured pre- and post-assessment data from thousands of K–12 students during the 2024–25 school year, and the growth we saw was incredible!

Computer science (CS) is a discipline that is no longer a “nice-to-have,” but a critical foundation for future opportunity. Yet while demand for CS education grows, districts are still navigating how to implement it in a way that’s both scalable and measurably effective.

At Skill Struck, we believe one thing above all: if you can't measure it, you can't improve it. That’s why our platform is built around rigorous, classroom-ready assessments designed to capture true student growth—not just engagement or participation, but actual, demonstrable progress in coding and computational thinking skills.

Efficacy in Computer Science Curriculum

The case for CS in K–12 is clear. Research shows that high school students exposed to computer science see an average 8% increase in future earnings, regardless of their career path. Even at younger grade levels, learning to code boosts mathematical reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving-skills that transfer well beyond tech careers.

But in a time of limited budgets and heightened scrutiny on instructional programs, it’s not enough to say that a program “works.” Districts need cold, hard proof.

Skill Struck’s Approach: Real Assessments, Real Growth

That’s where Skill Struck stands apart. Our platform includes pre- and post-assessments in core coding languages, HTML, CSS, and Python, designed to measure not just content knowledge, but real skill development.

This school year, students using Skill Struck showed:

• 50% growth in HTML assessments

• 33% growth in Python assessments

• 33% growth in CSS assessments

These results come from thousands of students across diverse districts nationwide who completed both pre- and post-assessments. Importantly, our assessments go beyond multiple choice. They require students to write, debug, and problem-solve using real code, just like they would in the workforce.

Our early elementary assessments measure critical tech fluency, digital citizenship, and logical thinking from 1st grade on, building the foundation for future success in the nation's youngest learners.

How Educators Use Our Assessments

Teachers using Skill Struck aren’t burdened with extra work, they’re empowered with data and insights. Assessments are:

• Auto-graded, saving teachers time

• Customizable, to align with local goals

• Embedded into the platform, so assessment and instruction stay seamlessly connected

This makes it easier for districts to track learning outcomes at scale, justify investments, and continuously improve instruction.

Efficacy You Can See & Results You Can Share

In an era of uncertainty where budgets may shift, but expectations for student growth remain high, programs like Skill Struck offer a pathway to scalable, equitable, and data-driven CS instruction.

If you’re exploring how to deepen your district’s computer science impact or need actionable data to support future planning, we invite you to review our full 2024–25 Efficacy Summary.

Skill Struck's mission is to ensure every student, not just a select few, has access to a computer science education that delivers real, measurable growth. To get Skill Struck in your district, schedule a time with us here.