What is the racial makeup of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?

Students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Virgil Middle High : Belmont Senior High High : Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community High : Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Global Studies High : Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice High : Edward R. Roybal Learning Center High : School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex

Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Q: How many students attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 591 students attended Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary.

Summary:

Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving 592 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr. Sammy Lee consistently outperforms the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 53.92% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy End of Course, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. In Mathematics End of Course, the school had 52.43% proficient or better, compared to 32.83% for Los Angeles Unified and 35.54% for California. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also strong, with 42.86% proficient or better in 5th grade, compared to 27.35% for Los Angeles Unified and 32.68% for California.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2017-2018 to 23.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Dayton Heights Elementary and Alexandria Avenue Elementary. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 22 to 24.6 in recent years, which is higher than the nearby schools. While Dr. Sammy Lee outperforms these nearby public schools, the nearby Citizens of the World Charter School Silver Lake and Everest Value also demonstrate strong academic performance, often matching or exceeding Dr. Sammy Lee's results.

Detail:

Public K-5

3600 Council St.
Los Angeles, CA 90004-4840

(213) 368-8775

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1563^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,701

Students who attend Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Virgil Middle
High:	Belmont Senior High
	Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community
	Contreras Learning Center-Los Angeles School of Global Studies
	Contreras Learning Center-School of Social Justice
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	Edward R. Roybal Learning Center
	School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.7%

Asian:

28.1%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 95^th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), Asian (28.1%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is 23.6. 460 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is $8,701. 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary 1563^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	58.37	2013^th	5611	64.1%
2016	56.01	2179^th	5614	61.2%
2017	70.93	1524^th	5692	73.2%
2018	71.35	1504^th	5662	73.4%
2019	75.66	1361^st	5789	76.5%
2022	77.39	1314^th	5883	77.7%
2023	69.72	1592^nd	5874	72.9%
2024	70.74	1563^rd	5862	73.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.20	1604^th	3246	50.6%
2019	50.59	1218^th	3275	62.8%
2022	38.54	1910^th	3311	42.3%
2023	22.42	3027^th	3250	6.9%
2024	65.53	525^th	3160	83.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	85.33	472^nd	5084	90.7%
2019	89.56	306^th	5173	94.1%
2022	92.75	253^rd	5264	95.2%
2023	85.46	560^th	5374	89.6%
2024	81.99	751^st	5511	86.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	66.76	1672^nd	5413	69.1%
2019	72.17	1406^th	5492	74.4%
2022	74.37	1341^st	5635	76.2%
2023	57.32	2071^st	5617	63.1%
2024	63.74	1770^th	5605	68.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	72.85	1368^th	5431	74.8%
2019	75.62	1276^th	5510	76.8%
2022	76.95	1249^th	5663	77.9%
2023	77.53	1192^nd	5650	78.9%
2024	74.88	1282^nd	5636	77.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.64	674^th	1071	37.1%
2019	62.95	504^th	1149	56.1%
2022	54.96	663^rd	1154	42.5%
2023	42.60	823^rd	1190	30.8%
2024	58.96	626^th	1203	48.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	68.85	1193^rd	4830	75.3%
2019	70.10	1171^st	4963	76.4%
2022	82.61	651^st	5084	87.2%
2023	68.47	1256^th	5098	75.4%
2024	62.46	1541^st	5102	69.8%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2014	5	7	127	256	0	1	0	0	396
2015	8	14	176	312	0	0	6	0	516
2016	6	16	172	379	0	0	5	0	578
2017	11	24	225	367	0	1	9	0	637
2018	14	26	231	363	1	3	10	0	648
2019	21	35	210	371	3	2	2	0	644
2020	18	31	197	398	3	1	12	0	660
2021	17	34	191	395	3	1	18	0	659
2022	13	34	155	368	2	1	21	0	594
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	592	592
2024	15	40	166	335	1	0	34	0	591

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 Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	396	17.0	23.2	90.9
2015	516	20.0	25.8	86.6
2016	578	24.0	24.0	88.6
2017	637	25.0	25.4	89.3
2018	648	25.0	25.9	91.8
2019	644	24.0	26.8	93
2020	660	n/a	n/a	93.8
2021	659	27.0	24.4	95
2022	594	27.0	22.0	95.1
2023	592	24.0	24.6	94.9
2024	591	25.0	23.6	91.9

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 Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	396	17.0	23.2	90.9
2015	516	20.0	25.8	86.6
2016	578	24.0	24.0	88.6
2017	637	25.0	25.4	89.3
2018	648	25.0	25.9	91.8
2019	644	24.0	26.8	93
2020	660	n/a	n/a	93.8
2021	659	27.0	24.4	95
2022	594	27.0	22.0	95.1
2023	592	24.0	24.6	94.9
2024	591	25.0	23.6	91.9

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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