- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Dorseyville Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dorseyville Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421007000147
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorseyville Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #9 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorseyville Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorseyville Ms ranks #9 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421007000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dorseyville Ms held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.7 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421007000147 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 13.1:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students)
Dorseyville Ms held near 960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.7 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dorseyville Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Chapel Are
Fox Chapel Area Hs
1,360 students
- This school
Dorseyville Ms
981 students
- Ohara El Sch
Ohara El Sch
726 students
- Kerr El Sch 426
Kerr El Sch
426 students
- Fairview El Sc 387
Fairview El Sch
387 students
- Hartwood El Sc 386
Hartwood El Sch
386 students
What this shows Dorseyville Ms reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorseyville Ms compares
Dorseyville Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Dorseyville Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox Chapel Area Sd reports $23,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorseyville Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohara El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerr El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartwood El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorseyville Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
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Linton Ms
Standard public school
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorseyville Ms
How many students attend Dorseyville Ms?
Dorseyville Ms has 981 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorseyville Ms is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorseyville Ms?
23.0% of students at Dorseyville Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorseyville Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dorseyville Ms is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorseyville Ms?
Dorseyville Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dorseyville Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorseyville Ms ranks #9 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox Chapel Area Sd?
Besides Dorseyville Ms, Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students), Ohara El Sch (726 students), and Kerr El Sch (426 students). See the Fox Chapel Area Sd district page for the complete list.