Central City Value vs Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 124 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Value
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Central City Value Los Angeles, California | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 1,343 | #1854 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12832 of 16,910 | #24669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 63% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 32.2).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Central City Value does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Central City Value does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 92.7%).
- •Central City Value does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.0).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 477.
- •Central City Value is a charter school while Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central City Value better than Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central City Value and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?
About 124 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Value: 477. Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Value and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Central City Value is 777th of 1,343 and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is 1854th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).