Serving 591 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School's student population of 591 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1684 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School is ranked #1684 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School?
591 students attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical And Health Science Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% 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 24:1, 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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