Serving 120 students in grades 7-12, Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr's ranking?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr is ranked #939 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr often compared to?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sris 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
The graduation rate of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
120 students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr offer ?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr part of?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Sr is part of Sylvan Grove School District.
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