Dorseyville MS

3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

www.fcasd.edu/dms

981 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dorseyville Middle School is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8, located in the Fox Chapel Area School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of a high-achieving school district, Dorseyville is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, foreign languages, and a variety of elective courses designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics, arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The facility is designed to support a collaborative learning atmosphere, and the staff focuses on social-emotional learning to ensure students feel supported during their middle school years. By maintaining strong community ties and leveraging the resources of the Fox Chapel Area School District, Dorseyville Middle School aims to cultivate a diverse student body that is ready for the challenges of advanced secondary education.

981

Total Students

76.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dorseyville MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	753
Hispanic	42
Black	35
Asian	80
Two or More	68
American Indian	3

White
753 (76.8%)
Asian
80 (8.2%)
Two or More
68 (6.9%)
Hispanic
42 (4.3%)
Black
35 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fox Chapel Area SD
Phone:	(412)767-5343
Website:	http://www.fcasd.edu/dms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 338

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 342