Dorseyville MS vs Fairview El Sch
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.
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
Fairview El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Fairview El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 521 | #15 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #533 of 15,369 | #236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 981 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 92% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 87.2).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on math proficiency (92% vs 66%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 84%).
- •Fairview El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 22.1%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Dorseyville MS is the larger school with 981 students compared with 387.
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 Dorseyville MS better than Fairview El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview El Sch ranks higher (93.4 vs 87.2 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 Dorseyville MS and Fairview El Sch?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorseyville MS: 981. Fairview El Sch: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorseyville MS and Fairview El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dorseyville MS is 25th of 521 and Fairview El Sch is 15th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).