Is Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior a good school?

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior ranks 180 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior?

In the 2023-24 school year, 153 students attended Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior.

What is the racial makeup of Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior?

Students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior?

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior School in Sylvan Grove KS

Performance Trends

Compare Details Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior ranks worse than 73.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior ranks worse than 56.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior is $12,824.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior:

SchoolDigger ranks Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior 266^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior 180^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior in the ranking list.)

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Sylvan Grove:

SchoolDigger ranks Sylvan Grove 190^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	44.87	239^th	342	30.1%
2013	72.30	81^st	355	77.2%
2015	53.74	147^th	368	60.1%
2016	23.96	287^th	343	16.3%
2017	32.71	252^nd	358	29.6%
2018	50.93	151^st	350	56.9%
2019	35.02	240^th	368	34.8%
2021	40.55	218^th	367	40.6%
2022	31.09	261^st	368	29.1%
2023	40.32	207^th	362	42.8%
2024	30.93	266^th	362	26.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.50	65^th	296	78.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.21	163^rd	294	44.6%
2021	43.76	168^th	313	46.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	44.75	174^th	333	47.7%
2019	26.68	269^th	344	21.8%
2021	39.93	210^th	349	39.8%
2022	29.04	262^nd	349	24.9%
2023	33.19	240^th	349	31.2%
2024	24.29	292^nd	347	15.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	44.50	239^th	317	24.6%
2013	87.78	1^st	323	99.7%
2015	93.81	4^th	326	98.8%
2016	55.26	135^th	313	56.9%
2017	94.09	15^th	316	95.3%
2018	97.95	6^th	314	98.1%
2019	37.32	224^th	325	31.1%
2021	52.67	146^th	320	54.4%
2022	61.54	99^th	324	69.4%
2023	66.83	87^th	327	73.4%
2024	45.33	180^th	318	43.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.75	69^th	229	69.9%
2024	59.33	77^th	249	69.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.82	130^th	250	48.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.10	171^st	252	32.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	96.03	10^th	296	96.6%
2019	33.72	224^th	306	26.8%
2021	49.70	142^nd	302	53.0%
2022	54.25	126^th	307	59.0%
2023	63.09	92^nd	309	70.2%
2024	36.59	202^nd	295	31.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	113	2	3	4	0	0	122
2012	99	2	3	6	0	1	111
2013	95	0	0	5	0	5	105
2014	99	1	0	5	1	2	108
2015	81	1	0	7	1	1	91
2016	83	1	0	8	3	1	96
2017	97	1	0	8	3	2	111
2018	106	1	0	5	2	0	114
2019	111	1	0	3	2	0	117
2020	119	0	0	4	1	1	125
2021	121	0	0	6	0	1	128
2022	115	0	0	4	0	1	120
2023	111	1	0	3	0	1	116
2024	142	1	0	7	0	3	153

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	122	8.5	14.3	42.6
2012	111	9.8	11.3	45
2013	105	10.6	9.9	50.5
2014	108	9.0	12.0	47.2
2015	91	12.0	7.5	41.8
2016	96	12.0	8.0	49
2017	111	10.5	10.5	45
2018	114	11.5	9.9	35.1
2019	117	11.5	10.1	37.6
2020	125	11.5	10.8	48
2021	128	10.0	12.8	44.5
2022	120	10.0	12.0	43.3
2023	116	10.5	11.0	42.2
2024	153	10.5	14.5	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	122	8.5	14.3	42.6
2012	111	9.8	11.3	45
2013	105	10.6	9.9	50.5
2014	108	9.0	12.0	47.2
2015	91	12.0	7.5	41.8
2016	96	12.0	8.0	49
2017	111	10.5	10.5	45
2018	114	11.5	9.9	35.1
2019	117	11.5	10.1	37.6
2020	125	11.5	10.8	48
2021	128	10.0	12.8	44.5
2022	120	10.0	12.0	43.3
2023	116	10.5	11.0	42.2
2024	153	10.5	14.5	45.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$62 (0.5%)	$12,763 (99.5%)	$12,824

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 207^th of 362 Middle schools	8%
Ranks 224^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 87^th of 327 High schools	42.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	28	31.6	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	28	31.6	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	20	15.8	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	20	15.8	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	25	18.8	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	25	18.8	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	5	6.3	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	5	6.3	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	26.3	31.3	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Sylvan Grove)	26.3	31.3	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	10	28.6	18.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)	10	28.6	18.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	15	21.4	6.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)	15	21.4	6.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)	41.7	43.5	1.8%
11th Grade Science (Sylvan Grove)	41.7	43.5	1.8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	117	116	0.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	111
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.6%	42.2%	4.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior	Public	7-12	504 West 4th	Sylvan Grove	67481	Lincoln County	Sylvan Grove	No	No	No	No	(785) 526-7175	153	11	14.5	45.8%	142 (92.8%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	45.3	180^th of 318 public high schools	43.4%		66.8	87^th of 327 public high schools	73.4%	93		11.8	27.6	33.3	26.6		5.9	10.3	12.1	10.1	25.0	26.9	25.9	$12,824	$62	$12,763
Lincoln Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	701 East North	Lincoln	67455	Lincoln County	Lincoln	No	No	No	No	(785) 524-4193	191	14	13.2	54.5%	164 (85.9%)	2 (1.0%)	18 (9.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	32.2	237^th of 318 public high schools	25.5%		40	209^th of 327 public high schools	36.1%	28	34.5	40.0	42.3	25.0	34.9	40.0	30.0	28.0	10.7	27.2	38.5	24.1	30.9	$11,969	$764	$11,205

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