C E Cole Intermediate Sch vs Dorseyville MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 336 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Reading · Public middle · Grades 4–6
986 students
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
| Measure | C E Cole Intermediate Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #422 of 521 | #25 of 521 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,369 | #533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 986 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 66% |
| city | Reading | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorseyville MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 34.2).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 50%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.4).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 986 students compared with 981.
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 C E Cole Intermediate Sch better than Dorseyville MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dorseyville MS ranks higher (87.2 vs 34.2 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 C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Dorseyville MS?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Reading and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch: 986. Dorseyville MS: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Dorseyville MS rank in Pennsylvania?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is 422nd of 521 and Dorseyville MS is 25th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).