Dorseyville Middle School

3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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Dorseyville Middle School serves 942 students in grades 6-8.

Dorseyville Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dorseyville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Dorseyville Middle School's student population of 942 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

942 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dorseyville Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dorseyville Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#194 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

38%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

82%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dorseyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

79%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Dorseyville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dorseyville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fox Chapel Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dorseyville Middle School's ranking?

Dorseyville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Dorseyville Middle School?

942 students attend Dorseyville Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Dorseyville Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorseyville Middle School?

Dorseyville Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Dorseyville Middle School offer ?

Dorseyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Dorseyville Middle School part of?

Dorseyville Middle School is part of Fox Chapel Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 942 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education