Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 63%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School?
594 students attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School part of?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School located?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in Koreatown.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2017
Rethink bringing your child here. There are no extracurricular activities offered, no creative programs, too little physical education classes, super strict curriculum; too much fundraising asked from children and none of that money is going into programs or support needed by kids at the school.Waste of time, money, and resources.
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