Build a Student Report Card Generator Using Python Variables

Welcome back to our beginner-friendly Python series! If you’ve already learned about variables and data types, congratulations — you’re ready to start creating real, useful programs with just that knowledge.

In this hands-on mini project, we’ll be building a Student Report Card Generator using only what you’ve learned so far: Python variables, numbers, strings, and print() statements.

No need to worry about user input, loops, or lists just yet. We’ll work with static values and build confidence in the foundational concepts — step by step, line by line. Let’s code together!

What Are We Building?

Our goal is to build a simple report card that includes:

• Student’s name and class
• Scores in five subjects
• Total score
• Average score
• A clean printed report layout

All this will be done using Python variables, just like boxes where we store different kinds of data — such as names (strings) and marks (numbers).

Step-by-Step Coding Guide

1. Define Student Info

First, we’ll start with some basic student details like name and class. These are stored as string variables.

student_name = "Subtel"
student_class = "JSS 2"

This is where you can personalize your report card. Want it to show your own name or class? Just replace the values in the quotes!

2. Assign Subject Scores

Now, let’s store the marks the student scored in different subjects. We’ll use integer variables since these are whole numbers.

math = 85
english = 78
science = 92
history = 74
computer = 88

Feel free to modify the scores or even add new subjects later. At this stage, each variable holds a number.

3. Calculate Total and Average

Once we have all the subject scores, we’ll calculate:

• Total score: By summing all the subject marks
• Average score: By dividing the total by number of subjects (5)

total_score = math + english + science + history + computer
average_score = total_score / 5

We’re introducing a little math here — nothing advanced. Just basic addition and division, using variables you’ve already defined.

4. Display the Report

Now let’s make it look good. Using a few `print()` statements, we can display the data in a neat and organized layout.

print("STUDENT REPORT CARD")
print("--------------------")
print("Name:", student_name)
print("Class:", student_class)
print()
print("Subjects and Scores:")
print("Math:", math)
print("English:", english)
print("Science:", science)
print("History:", history)
print("Computer:", computer)
print()
print("Total Score:", total_score)
print("Average Score:", average_score)

This will output a complete summary of the student’s academic performance. The line breaks (empty print() lines) add space for readability.

Complete Code (All Together)

Here’s the entire program, ready for you to copy, run, and experiment with:

# Student Info
student_name = "Subtel"
student_class = "JSS 2"

# Subject Scores
math = 85
english = 78
science = 92
history = 74
computer = 88

# Calculations
total_score = math + english + science + history + computer
average_score = total_score / 5

# Display Report Card
print("STUDENT REPORT CARD")
print("--------------------")
print("Name:", student_name)
print("Class:", student_class)
print()
print("Subjects and Scores:")
print("Math:", math)
print("English:", english)
print("Science:", science)
print("History:", history)
print("Computer:", computer)
print()
print("Total Score:", total_score)
print("Average Score:", average_score)

Try This On Your Own

You’ve got the basic structure down. Now challenge yourself:

• Change the student’s name and class
• Use your own subject names and marks
• Add more subjects like Art, Music, etc.
• Round off the average using: round(average_score, 2)

Recap: What You Learned

This mini project helped you:

• Use string and numeric variables
• Do basic math with variables
• Format text output using print()
• Build a real, usable Python script

And all of this was done using just what you’ve already learned — no advanced syntax, no external libraries.

Continue Your Journey

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