Serving 153 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior's student population of 153 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior's ranking?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior is ranked #1072 out of 1,280 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 89%.
How many students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior?
153 students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior?
Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. Senior has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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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