Serving 144 students in grades 7-12, Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr. Sr. School encompasses the entire school district in Sylvan Grove, KS, covering approximately 565.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest boundary located 24.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior's student population of 144 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior's ranking?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is ranked #995 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior often compared to?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senioris often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior?
The graduation rate of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior?
144 students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior offer ?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior part of?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is part of Sylvan Grove School District.
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