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Mellon Middle School vs. Dorseyville Middle School

Should you attend Mellon Middle School or Dorseyville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mellon Middle School
11 Castle Shannon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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10/
10
Top 10%
Dorseyville Middle School
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Mellon Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 960 students in grades 6-8, Dorseyville Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
631 students
960 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mellon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dorseyville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mellon Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dorseyville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mellon Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dorseyville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mellon Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT Lebanon School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#158 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#140 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mellon Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dorseyville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in PA)
69%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorseyville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorseyville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mellon Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dorseyville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mellon Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dorseyville Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
207
301
Grade 7 Students
215
325
Grade 8 Students
209
334

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mellon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dorseyville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mellon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dorseyville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mellon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dorseyville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mellon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dorseyville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mellon Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dorseyville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mellon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dorseyville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mellon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dorseyville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mellon Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dorseyville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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