Dorseyville MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238 · Fox Chapel Area SD
#25 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#533 of 15,369 nationally
About Dorseyville MS
Dorseyville MS is a public middle located in Pittsburgh, in the Fox Chapel Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 981 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 25th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 981.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; Dorseyville MS ranks 22nd of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorseyville MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dorseyville MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hartwood El Sch
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386 students · 205 m away
Fairview El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 3.6 km away
Central El Sch
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456 students · 3.6 km away
Hampton HS
Allison Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students · 4.8 km away
Hampton MS
Allison Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students · 5.4 km away
East Union Intrmd Sch
Cheswick · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
335 students · 5.5 km away
Deer Lakes HS
Cheswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
581 students · 5.6 km away
Deer Lakes MS
Cheswick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students · 5.8 km away
Poff El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students · 5.8 km away
Burchfield Primary Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
339 students · 6.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorseyville MS a good school?
Dorseyville MS has a Success Index (US) of 87.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #25 of 521 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorseyville MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dorseyville MS ranks #25 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #533 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorseyville MS?
Dorseyville MS had 981 students in 2025.
Is Dorseyville MS a elementary school or a high school?
Dorseyville MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorseyville MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dorseyville MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.