Dayton Heights Elementary vs Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 886 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Heights Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
| Measure | Dayton Heights Elementary Los Angeles, California | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3218 of 5,693 | #1854 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37720 of 50,301 | #24669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 214 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 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 31.2).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 43%).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96.7%).
- •Dayton Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.0).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 214.
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 Dayton Heights 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 31.2 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 Dayton Heights Elementary and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Heights Elementary: 214. Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Heights Elementary and Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Dayton Heights Elementary is 3218th 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).