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#1295 of 1,851 schools in VA
Oscar Smith Middle
Middle School · Chesapeake City Public Schools · Chesapeake, VA
A Chesapeake City Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA 23324
- Math 67% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oscar Smith Middle score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oscar Smith Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesapeake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,774
Median home value
$242,000
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Cradock MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 7–8 | 2.4 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Crestwood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Ruffner SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 3–8 | 3.2 mi | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #40 of 45
- District spending per student
- $15,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oscar Smith Middle is listed in Chesapeake City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oscar Smith Middle
Oscar Smith Middle is a public middle school in Chesapeake, VA, part of Chesapeake City Public Schools, serving approximately 970 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,295 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oscar Smith Middle
What grades does Oscar Smith Middle serve?
Oscar Smith Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oscar Smith Middle?
Oscar Smith Middle has an enrollment of approximately 970 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Smith Middle is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oscar Smith Middle rank in VA?
Oscar Smith Middle ranks #1,295 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Oscar Smith Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oscar Smith Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oscar Smith Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oscar Smith Middle has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oscar Smith Middle a charter school?
No, Oscar Smith Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oscar Smith Middle a Title I school?
No, Oscar Smith Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oscar Smith Middle?
81.8% of students at Oscar Smith Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 970
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Chesapeake city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (757) 494-7590
- Area population (ZIP 23324)
- 23,684
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23324; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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