When Students Belong,
Everything Changes.
WishWell Measures
Every Student's Connection.
WishWell's Belonging Score™ is the first student connection intelligence platform built for schools — turning social data into leadership action, early intervention, and measurable mental health outcomes. See every student. Reach the ones who need you most.
students feel disconnected
from their school community
Schools Measure Grades. Attendance. Behavior.
But not Belonging.
By the time it shows up as chronic absenteeism, disengagement, anxiety, behavior issues, dropout risk, or emotional crisis — you’re already late. Real students slip through cracks every day on every campus. Belonging Score™ catches the gap before the crisis.
Chronic Absenteeism
Disengagement
Anxiety
Behavior Issues
Dropout Risk
Emotional Crisis
Belonging Score™
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Student Connection Intelligence for Schools
A platform that helps schools understand who feels connected, who lacks trusted relationships, which students may be socially isolated, where belonging is strong or weak, and how to strengthen school culture strategically.
Through short surveys and data mapping, schools receive a clear picture of their relational health — with scores ranging from 0 to 100 for every student on campus.
Peers
Friendships & social connection
Trusted Adults
Staff relationships & support
School Community
Sense of place & belonging
Every School Receives Five Deliverables
Student Belonging Index™
Measure belonging across campus with clear risk tiers — thriving, at risk, and isolated — for every single student.
Connection Heat Map™
Visualize where connection is thriving and where students are falling through the cracks — at a glance.
Trusted Adult Report™
See how students are connected to staff and where adult support gaps exist across your campus.
Hidden Risk Alerts™
Identify students with low connection scores before issues escalate into crisis, absence, or dropout.
Leadership Strategy Brief™
Receive clear, prioritized recommendations for intervention, support, and culture-building — ready to act on.
Network Map™
See who's connected, who's a social bridge, and who has no ties at all — the invisible social dynamics no attendance report can show.
Your School's Belonging Dashboard
Every student. Every connection. Every recommendation — all in one place. The Insights Lab turns raw belonging data into clear, actionable next steps your staff can use today.
Belonging Score Heat Map™
Every student is a bubble — colored by risk tier. Spot patterns across your entire school at a glance. No more guessing who needs support.
Network Map™
See who's connected, who's a social connector, and who has no ties at all. Reveals invisible social dynamics no attendance report can show.
Connection Recommendations
Prioritized action cards tell your counselors exactly which students to pair, check in with, or celebrate — turning data into daily practice.
Simple 3-Step Process. Powerful Results.
From survey to strategic action — in days, not months. Designed for busy school teams who need answers now.
Survey Students
5 Minutes. Student-Friendly.
Students complete a quick, research-backed assessment designed for school settings. No clinical language. No long forms. Just clear signals about how connected each student feels — in 5 minutes or less.
Analyze the Network
We Do the Heavy Lifting.
WishWell calculates belonging scores, connection patterns, and hidden risk indicators for every student. The result: a complete picture of your school's relational health — who's thriving, who's at risk, and who's invisible.
Act with Precision
Clear Dashboards. Strategic Next Steps.
Schools receive the Insights Lab dashboard, risk alerts, and a Leadership Strategy Brief with prioritized recommendations. Your counselors and administrators know exactly who to reach, how to reach them, and why — starting day one.
See the Insights LabMost surveys tell you how students feel.
Belonging Score™ shows you what's actually happening.
Sentiment surveys capture a moment in time. Belonging Score™ maps the underlying social architecture of your school — the connections, the gaps, and the students no one is reaching.
Belonging Is Not a Soft Metric.
It Is a Leading Indicator of Student Success.
Decades of research show that a student's sense of belonging is one of the strongest predictors of academic performance, mental health, and long-term outcomes. Schools that measure it — and act on it — see real results.
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reduction in chronic absenteeism when belonging programs are in place
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more likely to graduate when students feel connected to school
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years of research linking belonging to academic achievement
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of students report improved wellbeing after WishWell interventions
This helped us see students we were unintentionally missing.
— School Leader
"For the first time, we had real data on belonging."
— Principal
Students with stronger connection and belonging are more likely to:
Every Student Deserves a Place and a Person.
Start measuring belonging with clarity. Give your school the intelligence to act before it's too late.
Designed for Schools That Want More Than Surveys
Belonging Score™ is built for school and district leaders who need actionable intelligence — not just data for data's sake.
Principals
Climate improvement and a clear view of every student's connection.
District Leaders
Attendance, engagement, and scalable prevention across schools.
Community Schools
Integrated supports for the whole student — social, emotional, academic.
CSI Schools
Targeted intervention systems with measurable improvement.
Counseling Teams
Better student visibility and data-driven outreach prioritization.
MTSS / SEL Teams
Tier 2 & 3 identification grounded in relational data, not just behavior.
Four Pillars of Whole-School Change
The Belonging Score is the data foundation of WishWell's comprehensive whole-school SEL partnership — built on four interconnected pillars that drive lasting, measurable transformation.
Student Belonging & Empowerment
Cultivate community and inclusion. Foster positive self-identity and agency. Create environments where every student feels valued, visible, and capable of growth.
Staff Connection & Capacity Building
Professional development in trauma-informed and SEL practices. Build collaborative environments that reduce staff stress and strengthen trusted adult relationships with students.
Family Engagement That Works
Accessible, culturally responsive communication. Empower families in student education through meaningful partnerships and community-centered outreach.
Systems Alignment & Culture Integration
Align school policies for connection and well-being. Implement consistent restorative practices that create lasting, sustainable culture change — not just a one-time program.
The Belonging Score provides the data foundation that makes all four pillars measurable, targeted, and accountable to real student outcomes — year over year.
What Schools Gain When They Measure Belonging
These aren’t just metrics. They’re kids showing up, feeling safe, and believing they’ve got a future — and leaders who can prove it.
Reduced Chronic Absenteeism
Students who feel they belong show up. The Belonging Score identifies at-risk students before absences become chronic.
Measurable Climate Improvement
School-wide belonging data gives leadership a clear before-and-after picture. Track culture year over year with a metric that moves the needle.
Stronger Trusted Adult Bonds
The Trusted Adult Report™ shows which students lack a meaningful staff connection — and which adults have the highest student trust.
Early Risk Identification
Hidden Risk Alerts™ surface students with low belonging scores before problems escalate into crisis or dropout. Intervene early, not reactively.
Increased Academic Engagement
Connected students participate more, take academic risks, and build resilience. Belonging is the foundation every academic intervention is built on.
District-Level Accountability
Belonging Score™ data maps to CSI improvement goals, MTSS Tier 2 & 3 identification, and state accountability — evidence-based documentation, year-round.
“We didn’t know how many students felt invisible until we saw the data. Now we do something about it.”
— School Counselor, WishWell Partner School
Built on Trust. Protected by Design.
School leaders need to know that student data is safe. WishWell built the Belonging Score with privacy as a core feature — not an afterthought. Every data decision protects students first.
FERPA Compliant
All student data is handled in strict accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student education records are protected at every step — collection, analysis, and reporting.
Authorized Access Only
Individual Belonging Scores are shared exclusively with authorized school staff. No student data is shared with third parties, sold, or used for any purpose beyond school support.
A Tool for Support — Not Judgment
The Belonging Score is not a diagnostic label. It is a signal for care. When a student's score is discussed with staff, it is a tool for connection — never a judgment of character or potential.
Transparent with Families
Families are informed about the Belonging Score program and what it measures. Our Family Guide explains the process in plain language — building trust between school, student, and home.
All student data is handled in accordance with FERPA and applicable district data privacy policies. Individual scores are shared only with authorized school staff. The Belonging Score exists to support students — never to label, rank, or expose them. WishWell's work is grounded in 25+ years of youth mental health expertise and a deep commitment to student dignity.
Trusted by Schools Including
Every Student Deserves a Place and a Person.
Start measuring belonging with clarity. Give your school the intelligence to identify disconnected students early, strengthen trusted adult relationships, and build a healthier school community — before problems escalate.
Book a demo and see exactly how Belonging Score™ works for your school or district.
Belonging Score™ — Student Connection Intelligence for Schools