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#903 of 1,294 schools in KS

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR

High School · Sylvan Grove · Sylvan Grove, KS

A Sylvan Grove high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 303, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481

  • Math 18% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.89 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$15,783
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,661

Median home value

$115,500

Median rent

$635/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sylvan Grove

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR is listed in Sylvan Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR is a public high school in Sylvan Grove, KS, part of Sylvan Grove, serving approximately 153 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,294 schools in KS.

State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR

What grades does Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR serve?

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR?

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR?

The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR rank in KS?

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR ranks #903 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR's MySchoolScout rating?

Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR a charter school?

No, Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR a Title I school?

No, Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR?

45.8% of students at Sylvan-lucas Unified Jr. SR qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 67481)
738
Area median age
48.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67481; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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