Dorseyville Middle School

Summary:

Dorseyville Middle School is a public middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 967 students in grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Fox Chapel Area School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and low dropout rates.

Dorseyville Middle School's students significantly outperform their peers across Pennsylvania on PSSA assessments, with 69.8% proficient or better in Math, 89.8% in Science, and 88.1% in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a top-10 ranking among Pennsylvania middle schools for over a decade, a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education. Dorseyville's student population is also more racially diverse than many surrounding schools, such as Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Linton Middle School, which tend to have more homogeneous student bodies.

While Dorseyville Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families, the surrounding schools, such as Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 and Linton Middle School, have much higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This disparity in socioeconomic status may contribute to the academic performance gap between Dorseyville and these nearby schools. Nonetheless, Dorseyville Middle School stands out as an exceptional academic institution, consistently delivering outstanding results and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.


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Public 6-8

 3732 Saxonburg Blvd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15238-1020


(412) 767-5343

District: Fox Chapel Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,385 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  967

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.9%
Asian:
8.3%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dorseyville Middle School ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.59. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.9%), Asian (8.3%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dorseyville Middle School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dorseyville Middle School is $21,385.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dorseyville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorseyville Middle School 10th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Dorseyville Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fox Chapel Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Chapel Area School District 5th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dorseyville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.21 81st 643 87.4%
2004 92.06 21st 663 96.8%
2005 89.70 42nd 687 93.9%
2006 83.27 71st 736 90.4%
2007 83.52 58th 749 92.3%
2008 85.80 53rd 753 93.0%
2009 85.97 49th 770 93.6%
2010 83.63 74th 805 90.8%
2011 84.63 61st 825 92.6%
2012 84.37 60th 834 92.8%
2013 84.50 53rd 758 93.0%
2014 83.86 65th 728 91.1%
2016 91.63 40th 870 95.4%
2017 91.82 36th 877 95.9%
2018 93.67 21st 861 97.6%
2019 92.79 31st 891 96.5%
2021 96.86 15th 797 98.1%
2022 96.49 12th 883 98.6%
2023 97.59 10th 893 98.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.69 12th 187 93.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.81 32nd 874 96.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.09 15th 660 97.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.63 9th 144 93.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.17 15th 421 96.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.21 5th 362 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Dorseyville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.40 11th 681 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dorseyville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 706 10 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1989 671 21 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1990 454 0 7 0 16 n/a n/a 0 477
1991 480 5 20 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 499 2 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 564 2 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 925 7 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1995 973 12 11 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 973 12 11 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 991 8 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1013
1998 1025 9 10 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1049
1999 1058 10 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1089
2000 1066 8 22 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1109
2001 1066 14 28 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1121
2002 1093 14 51 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1170
2003 1093 14 51 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1170
2004 1065 15 51 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1142
2005 1048 23 45 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1123
2006 995 19 53 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
2007 972 18 60 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
2008 942 19 66 8 0 n/a n/a 1 1036
2009 893 21 68 10 1 n/a n/a 8 1001
2010 882 24 69 14 1 n/a n/a 8 998
2011 902 31 71 17 1 0 7 0 1029
2012 900 39 74 16 0 1 7 0 1037
2013 881 30 73 17 1 0 6 0 1008
2014 868 41 81 20 0 0 12 0 1022
2015 819 41 89 30 2 0 9 0 990
2016 821 36 75 26 3 0 10 0 971
2017 774 36 75 27 2 0 9 0 923
2018 753 31 66 21 1 0 18 0 890
2019 742 39 76 27 0 0 15 0 899
2020 763 29 74 35 0 0 34 0 935
2021 744 33 81 44 1 0 39 0 942
2022 748 36 72 48 2 0 51 0 957
2023 753 42 80 46 3 0 43 0 967

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dorseyville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 73.0 10.0 n/a
1989 701 70.0 10.0 n/a
1990 477 52.0 9.1 0
1991 505 43.2 11.6 n/a
1992 513 57.0 9.0 n/a
1993 580 45.5 12.7 n/a
1994 951 64.0 14.9 n/a
1995 1001 75.5 13.3 n/a
1996 1001 75.5 13.3 n/a
1997 1013 76.5 13.2 n/a
1998 1049 81.5 12.9 n/a
1999 1089 84.0 13.0 n/a
2000 1109 88.5 12.5 10.2
2001 1121 88.5 12.7 10.7
2002 1170 93.5 12.5 10.7
2003 1170 93.5 12.5 10.7
2004 1142 91.8 12.4 10.6
2005 1123 94.3 11.9 11.1
2006 1074 97.7 11.0 12.3
2007 1056 95.4 11.1 12.6
2008 1036 102.9 10.1 14.1
2009 1001 101.9 9.8 12.4
2010 998 101.2 9.8 16.7
2011 1029 99.4 10.3 18.4
2012 1037 96.8 10.7 17.9
2013 1008 98.0 10.2 17.1
2014 1022 95.3 10.7 18.6
2015 990 95.0 10.4 19
2016 971 89.0 10.9 18.7
2017 923 89.6 10.2 18.3
2018 890 88.0 10.1 19.9
2019 899 85.1 10.5 22.1
2020 935 80.3 11.6 22.2
2021 942 75.3 12.5 25.6
2022 957 75.5 12.6 21.6
2023 967 75.7 12.7 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dorseyville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 73.0 10.0 n/a
1989 701 70.0 10.0 n/a
1990 477 52.0 9.1 0
1991 505 43.2 11.6 n/a
1992 513 57.0 9.0 n/a
1993 580 45.5 12.7 n/a
1994 951 64.0 14.9 n/a
1995 1001 75.5 13.3 n/a
1996 1001 75.5 13.3 n/a
1997 1013 76.5 13.2 n/a
1998 1049 81.5 12.9 n/a
1999 1089 84.0 13.0 n/a
2000 1109 88.5 12.5 10.2
2001 1121 88.5 12.7 10.7
2002 1170 93.5 12.5 10.7
2003 1170 93.5 12.5 10.7
2004 1142 91.8 12.4 10.6
2005 1123 94.3 11.9 11.1
2006 1074 97.7 11.0 12.3
2007 1056 95.4 11.1 12.6
2008 1036 102.9 10.1 14.1
2009 1001 101.9 9.8 12.4
2010 998 101.2 9.8 16.7
2011 1029 99.4 10.3 18.4
2012 1037 96.8 10.7 17.9
2013 1008 98.0 10.2 17.1
2014 1022 95.3 10.7 18.6
2015 990 95.0 10.4 19
2016 971 89.0 10.9 18.7
2017 923 89.6 10.2 18.3
2018 890 88.0 10.1 19.9
2019 899 85.1 10.5 22.1
2020 935 80.3 11.6 22.2
2021 942 75.3 12.5 25.6
2022 957 75.5 12.6 21.6
2023 967 75.7 12.7 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dorseyville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (2.8%) $22,119 (97.2%) $22,752
2020 $268 (1.2%) $21,752 (98.8%) $22,020
2021 $372 (1.8%) $20,636 (98.2%) $21,007
2022 $417 (1.9%) $20,968 (98.1%) $21,385

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorseyville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 893 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Dorseyville Middle School)68.476.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dorseyville Middle School)88.788.3
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Dorseyville Middle School)69.469.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dorseyville Middle School)82.987.9
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Dorseyville Middle School)62.563.7
 1.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Dorseyville Middle School)76.589.8
 13.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dorseyville Middle School)83.288.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Dorseyville Middle School)66.769.8
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Dorseyville Middle School)76.589.8
 13.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dorseyville Middle School)8588.1
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students899967
 7.6%
African American3942
 7.7%
American Indian03
Asian7680
 5.3%
Hispanic2746
 70.4%
Pacific Islander00
White742753
 1.5%
Two or More Races1543
 186.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.1%24.4%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorseyville Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 967 students attended Dorseyville Middle School.

Students at Dorseyville Middle School are 78% White, 8% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Yes! Dorseyville Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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