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Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

Summary:

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior is a public high school located in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 116 students. The school is part of the Sylvan Grove school district, which is ranked 190 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from being ranked as high as 1st in 2012-2013 to as low as 224th in 2018-2019. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 180th out of 318 Kansas high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the surrounding Sylvan Grove district and the state of Kansas, Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior has mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts generally on par with or slightly below the district but above the state average, and significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics compared to both the district and the state.

Despite the school's relatively higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby Lincoln Junior/Senior High School, its academic performance is not consistently better. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be influencing the school's overall performance. The school's fluctuating rankings, subgroup disparities, and the need to address factors beyond just funding and resources suggest that a more comprehensive approach may be required to improve the school's overall performance and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 504 West 4th
       Sylvan Grove, KS  67481

(785) 526-7175

District: Sylvan Grove

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,824 Help


Feeder schools for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior:

Elementary:    Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Compare Details Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior ranks worse than 73.5% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior ranks worse than 56.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.33. (See more...)
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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.
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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 266th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sylvan Grove:

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


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Rank History for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.87 239th 342 30.1%
2013 72.30 81st 355 77.2%
2015 53.74 147th 368 60.1%
2016 23.96 287th 343 16.3%
2017 32.71 252nd 358 29.6%
2018 50.93 151st 350 56.9%
2019 35.02 240th 368 34.8%
2021 40.55 218th 367 40.6%
2022 31.09 261st 368 29.1%
2023 40.32 207th 362 42.8%
2024 30.93 266th 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 65th 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 163rd 294 44.6%
2021 43.76 168th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 174th 333 47.7%
2019 26.68 269th 344 21.8%
2021 39.93 210th 349 39.8%
2022 29.04 262nd 349 24.9%
2023 33.19 240th 349 31.2%
2024 24.29 292nd 347 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.50 239th 317 24.6%
2013 87.78 1st 323 99.7%
2015 93.81 4th 326 98.8%
2016 55.26 135th 313 56.9%
2017 94.09 15th 316 95.3%
2018 97.95 6th 314 98.1%
2019 37.32 224th 325 31.1%
2021 52.67 146th 320 54.4%
2022 61.54 99th 324 69.4%
2023 66.83 87th 327 73.4%
2024 45.33 180th 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 69th 229 69.9%
2024 59.33 77th 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 130th 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 171st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.03 10th 296 96.6%
2019 33.72 224th 306 26.8%
2021 49.70 142nd 302 53.0%
2022 54.25 126th 307 59.0%
2023 63.09 92nd 309 70.2%
2024 36.59 202nd 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 113 2 3 4 0 0 0 0 122
2012 99 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 111
2013 95 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 105
2014 99 1 0 5 1 0 2 0 108
2015 81 1 0 7 1 0 1 0 91
2016 83 1 0 8 3 0 1 0 96
2017 97 1 0 8 3 0 2 0 111
2018 106 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 114
2019 111 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 117
2020 119 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 125
2021 121 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 128
2022 115 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 120
2023 111 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 116

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 240th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 207th of 362 Middle schools
 8%
Ranks 224th of 325 High schoolsRanks 87th 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)2831.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)2831.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)2015.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)2015.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)2518.8
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)2518.8
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)56.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)56.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)26.331.3
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Sylvan Grove)26.331.3
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)1028.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sylvan Grove)1028.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)1521.4
 6.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Sylvan Grove)1521.4
 6.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior)41.743.5
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (Sylvan Grove)41.743.5
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students117116
 0.9%
African American11
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White111111
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.6%42.2%
 4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior.

Students at Sylvan-Lucas Unified Junior Senior are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

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

Elementary : Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified

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


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