Central El Sch vs Dorseyville MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
| Measure | Central El Sch Allison Park, Pennsylvania | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,627 | #25 of 521 |
| National rank | #1262 of 50,301 | #533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 66% |
| city | Allison Park | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.1 vs 87.2).
- •Central El Sch does better on math proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Central El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Central El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 22.1%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Dorseyville MS is the larger school with 981 students compared with 456.
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 Central El Sch better than Dorseyville MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central El Sch and Dorseyville MS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Allison Park and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El Sch: 456. Dorseyville MS: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El Sch and Dorseyville MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central El Sch is 93rd of 1,627 and Dorseyville MS is 25th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).