Student Management System – Simple Python & MySQL Solution for Schools

Introduction

Managing student information is a fundamental administrative task for every educational institution. The "Student Management System" (SMS) a simple, Python-based solution for efficiently handling student data with MySQL as the backend. This blog explores the codebase, features, technology stack, and how you can get started with the project.

Project Overview

The Student Management System is designed to streamline school administration by providing an easy-to-use interface for storing, updating, and retrieving student records. The system connects Python with MySQL using the MySQL Connector, supporting both basic usage and admin-secured workflows.

Use Cases

• School administration: Centralizes student data management.
• Python/MySQL learning: Great for students or beginners to understand CRUD operations and database integration in Python.

Technology Stack

• Language: Python (100% of codebase)
• Database: MySQL, accessed via the MySQL Python Connector
• Libraries: mysql.connector, tabulate (for formatted output in the CLI version without login)

Core Features

From the README and code analysis, the main features include:

• Admin Authentication: Registration and login support for admins (in With Login System.py)
• Student Record Management:
  • Add new student
  • View all students
  • Search student by school number
  • Update student details
  • Delete student record

Each of these features is implemented through interactive command-line menus.

Database Structure (from README):

• admin table: Stores admin user ID and password.
• studentsinfo table: Stores student school number, name, class, fee status, age, email, and phone.

Code Structure

The repository provides two primary scripts:

1. With Login System.py

Includes admin registration and login. After authentication, the admin can perform student management operations. The menu-driven approach guides the admin through each function:

def display_menu():
    print("1: Add New Student")
    print("2: View Students")
    print("3: Search Student")
    print("4: Update Student")
    print("5: Delete Student")
    print("6: Exit")
    # User selects an option, which triggers the corresponding function.

Example: Adding a student

def add_student():
    # Collects student information from the user
    mycursor.execute("insert into studentsinfo values(...)")
    mydb.commit()

2. Without Login System.py

A simpler version without authentication. All operations are available immediately from the main menu. Uses the tabulate library to display results in a nicely formatted table.

Installation & Deployment

Requirements:

• Python 3.x
• MySQL server
• MySQL Python connector (pip install mysql)

Steps:

1. Install MySQL and the connector (links in README).
2. Run either script, depending on whether you want authentication.

pip install mysql
python "With Login System.py"
# or
python "Without Login System.py"

Strengths & Areas for Improvement

Strengths

• Clear, menu-driven CLI interface.
• Simple database schema—easy for beginners to understand.
• Modular code: Each operation is encapsulated in its function.
• Option for authentication enhances security.

Suggestions

• Security: Current SQL queries are vulnerable to SQL injection. Consider using parameterized queries.
• User experience: Add input validation and error handling.
• Documentation: Expand README with screenshots or CLI examples.
• Testing: Add unit tests for reliability.

Conclusion

The "Student Management System" is a practical, beginner-friendly project for managing student data with Python and MySQL. It's perfect for learning CRUD operations, database integration, and building simple admin tools. Feel free to clone, use, and enhance the project!

• GitHub: siddharth9300/student-management-system