Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary vs Virgil Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Virgil Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary Los Angeles, California | Virgil Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1854 of 5,693 | #779 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #24669 of 50,301 | #12441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 551 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 35% |
| 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 27.3).
- •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 38%).
- •Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 96%).
- •Virgil Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.0).
- •Virgil Middle is the larger school with 975 students compared with 551.
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 Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary better than Virgil Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary ranks higher (50.7 vs 27.3 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 Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary and Virgil Middle?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary: 551. Virgil Middle: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary and Virgil Middle rank in California?
Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary is 1854th of 5,693 and Virgil Middle is 779th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).