Data-Based Education Management: An Empirical Study on Modern Islamic Educational Institutions

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation of data-based educational management at SD IT Al Barokah as a modern Islamic educational institution adapting to the demands of digital transformation in education. The research employed a qualitative approach using an empirical case study design to explore how educational data are utilized in academic and administrative management processes. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation analysis involving school leaders, teachers, administrative staff, and school operators. The findings reveal that educational data have been gradually integrated into student attendance monitoring, academic evaluation, teacher administration, and institutional reporting systems. The implementation of data-based educational management contributed positively to institutional transparency, accountability, and administrative efficiency. However, several challenges were identified, including limited digital literacy among staff, fragmented data systems, increasing administrative workloads, and technological adaptation barriers. The study also found that leadership commitment and organizational culture played significant roles in supporting the implementation process. Furthermore, the findings indicate that educational modernization within Islamic educational institutions involves not only technological transformation but also organizational and cultural adaptation. This study contributes to the discourse on educational management by providing contextual insights into the integration of data-driven governance and Islamic educational values within modern educational institutions