Ruffner School vs Oscar Smith Middle
Oscar Smith Middle has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 3.1/10. Oscar Smith Middle is significantly larger with 970 students, about 1.8× the size of Ruffner School (540). In math proficiency, Oscar Smith Middle leads at 64.0%.
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.
Ruffner School
Norfolk, VA
3.1/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
540 students
Oscar Smith Middle
Chesapeake, VA
5.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
970 students
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| Metric | Ruffner School | Oscar Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.1 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.2 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 81.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| State Rank | #1,764 of 1,854 | #1,309 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 5th | 29th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ruffner School | Oscar Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 44.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Ruffner School | Oscar Smith Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 3rd – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 540 | 970 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.6% | 81.8% |
| District | Norfolk City Public Schools | Chesapeake City Public Schools |
| City | Norfolk | Chesapeake |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Norfolk (23504) | Chesapeake (23324) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,156 | $57,774 |
| Median Home Value | $259,500 | $242,000 |
| Median Rent | $872 | $1,145 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 20.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.1% | 20.9% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 25 min |