Sprint Health Score
The Sprint Health Score is a composite metric (0-100) that gives you a quick read on how your sprint is going.
Score labels
| Score | Label | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 80-100 | Great | Sprint is on track, healthy velocity |
| 60-79 | Good | Mostly healthy, minor areas to watch |
| 40-59 | Fair | Some concerns, review the breakdown |
| 0-39 | Needs Attention | Significant issues, take action |
How it's calculated
The health score is a weighted average of four components:
Completion (40% weight)
The percentage of stories marked Done. This is the largest factor because ultimately, shipping is what matters.
Velocity Trend (20% weight)
Compares the current sprint's velocity to the previous sprint. If you're delivering more or the same, this scores high. A significant drop in velocity lowers this score.
- 100 = velocity is equal to or higher than previous sprint
- Decreases proportionally as velocity drops
Stuck Stories (20% weight)
Percentage of in-progress stories that have not had a status change in 3 or more days. Stories that sit untouched may indicate blockers.
- 100 = no stuck stories
- Decreases as more stories become stuck
Scope Stability (20% weight)
Percentage of stories that existed when the sprint started (vs. stories added mid-sprint). Adding many stories mid-sprint can indicate scope creep.
- 100 = no new stories added after sprint start
- Decreases as more stories are added mid-sprint
Using the health score
The health breakdown bars on the dashboard show each component individually, making it easy to identify which area needs attention. For example: - Low Completion → Focus on finishing in-progress stories - Low Stuck Stories score → Check for blockers on stalled work - Low Scope Stability → Avoid adding new stories mid-sprint