Curtisville Pri Ctr vs Dorseyville MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtisville Pri Ctr
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades K–2
390 students
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
| Measure | Curtisville Pri Ctr Tarentum, Pennsylvania | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,627 | #25 of 521 |
| National rank | #9501 of 50,301 | #533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Tarentum | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorseyville MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 72.6).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 40.8%).
- •Curtisville Pri Ctr does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.9).
- •Dorseyville MS is the larger school with 981 students compared with 390.
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 Curtisville Pri Ctr better than Dorseyville MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dorseyville MS ranks higher (87.2 vs 72.6 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 Curtisville Pri Ctr and Dorseyville MS?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Tarentum and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtisville Pri Ctr: 390. Dorseyville MS: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtisville Pri Ctr and Dorseyville MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Curtisville Pri Ctr is 490th of 1,627 and Dorseyville MS is 25th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).