Otus

Otus is a U.S.-based education technology company that provides a comprehensive K-12 data, assessment, and analytics platform designed to help educators monitor student progress and improve learning outcomes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Otus was created by educators who understood the challenges schools face when managing data across multiple platforms and gradebooks. The platform combines assessment tools, grading and reporting features, data analytics, and progress monitoring into one unified solution that saves educators time while maximizing student performance.

The company's origins trace back to co-founder Chris Hull's experience as a middle school teacher, where he spent 11 years in the classroom. Frustrated by the fragmented nature of student data scattered across numerous systems, Hull set out to build a solution that would give time back to educators and help every student succeed. Today, Otus serves school districts nationwide with AI-powered insights, standards-based grading, common assessments, and family engagement tools. The platform is built by teachers for teachers, with a mission to empower educators, administrators, and students to make data-driven decisions that support student growth and success.