Working with EdStar Analytics, LLC has been an outstanding experience. As the external evaluators for our F.R.E.S.H. Reads grant in Hoke County Schools, they provide the kind of thoughtful, thorough support that makes all the difference. Janet Johnson leads the company with integrity and a deep understanding of educational impact, and Jackie Alvarez, who manages our grant evaluation, is incredibly responsive and detail-oriented. Their expertise ensures that our evaluation process not only meets the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) requirements, but also provides meaningful insight that helps us continuously improve our program. One of the greatest benefits of partnering with EdStar is how much they simplify the data collection and reporting process. Their professionalism, reliability, and clear communication have made them an essential part of our grant’s success. I truly consider them a trusted partner in this work.

I’ve worked with Edstar Analytics for over a decade across multiple roles, and they’ve been a consistently valuable partner. From helping schools use data to improve dropout prevention, to supporting community initiatives at United Way and now the Boys and Girls Club, they bring deep expertise, clear communication, and real results. They’re professional, flexible, and easy to work with—I trust them completely.

I’ve collaborated with Edstar Analytics for nearly a decade—first through NC GEAR UP, now with MS GEAR UP, and on multiple research projects. Their statistical expertise is unmatched, and they bring clarity and rigor to every evaluation. We’ve published together in peer-reviewed journals and even co-authored a book chapter on data use in education. They’re sharp, reliable, and truly collaborative—an asset to any project.