Excellent
#174 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Dorseyville MS
Middle School · Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Fox Chapel Area Sd middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3732 Saxonburg Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorseyville MS score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dorseyville MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,904
Median home value
$452,300
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
74.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Thurston SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Shady Side AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,058 | Compare → |
| Hampton MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Deer Lakes MSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fox Chapel Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorseyville MS is listed in Fox Chapel Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorseyville MS
Dorseyville MS is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Fox Chapel Area Sd, serving approximately 960 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorseyville MS
What grades does Dorseyville MS serve?
Dorseyville MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dorseyville MS?
Dorseyville MS has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville MS is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorseyville MS rank in PA?
Dorseyville MS ranks #174 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dorseyville MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorseyville MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dorseyville MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorseyville MS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dorseyville MS a charter school?
No, Dorseyville MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorseyville MS a Title I school?
No, Dorseyville MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorseyville MS?
22.6% of students at Dorseyville MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (412) 767-5343
- Area population (ZIP 15238)
- 13,000
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15238; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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