Oscar Smith Middle vs William E. Waters Middle
Oscar Smith Middle and William E. Waters Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.2 out of 10. Oscar Smith Middle is significantly larger with 970 students, about 1.7× the size of William E. Waters Middle (562). In math proficiency, William E. Waters Middle leads at 68.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Oscar Smith Middle
Chesapeake, VA
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
970 students
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth, VA
4.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
562 students
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| Metric | Oscar Smith Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.8% | — |
| Environment Score | 7.4 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #1,309 of 1,854 | #1,428 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 29th | 23th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Oscar Smith Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 64.0% | 68.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 68.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Oscar Smith Middle | William E. Waters Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 970 | 562 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.8% | 100.5% |
| District | Chesapeake City Public Schools | Portsmouth City Public Schools |
| City | Chesapeake | Portsmouth |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Chesapeake (23324) | Portsmouth (23701) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,774 | $63,389 |
| Median Home Value | $242,000 | $218,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,145 | $1,313 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.6% | 22.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | 12.1% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 24 min |