Commonwealth Avenue Elementary vs Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 426 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Commonwealth Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, California | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3506 of 5,693 | #1854 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39852 of 50,301 | #24669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 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 27.9).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Commonwealth Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 92.7%).
- •Commonwealth Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.0).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 504.
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 Commonwealth Avenue Elementary 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 27.9 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 Commonwealth Avenue Elementary and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary: 504. Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commonwealth Avenue Elementary and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Commonwealth Avenue Elementary is 3506th of 5,693 and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is 1854th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).