Oscar Smith Middle School

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Oscar Smith Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA

South Norfolk Neighborhood

Chesapeake Public Schools

4.0

3.2

970 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Judith C. Thurston

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
54%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

315:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Black

62.6%

Hispanic

15.2%

White

14.1%

Two or more races

7.6%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

2/18/2016

There were most that were perfect and I loved going to their class! But there were a few that made the class really hard by not being able to rely the information very easily and it being a hard class to me.

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1.0 parent

1/8/2026

This school is horrible the principal i really don’t like they threatened my son and the teacher was putting her n hands on him Im not gonna say no names she know who she is .!!!

1.0 parent

9/13/2021

The administration treats these kids like juvenile delinquents. I'm presently searching for a home outside of South Norfolk because this school is the worst. The kids are restricted on nearly everything. Being a prior Tiger Alumni this is saying a lot I don't want my kids to have to deal with this s...

1.0 parent

9/2/2020

For the last two years its been the WORST experience ever. PRIOR to the new staff the school felt like family. Always encouraging. The new staff is there for a paycheck not to educate nor to encourage the students to do well. They are the WORST!

5.0 parent

11/26/2015

I'm grateful for the administration at Oscar Smith Middle. They are always 100% behind our PTSA and even though our school has over 1000 students, they know each and every one by name. I've never seen an administration so dedicated to making sure each and every student gets a quality education in a...

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List Price Range

$175K - $637K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$305,385

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

40%

Average Household Income

$72,131

% of College Grads

15.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,580 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

60.2%

Homes for Sale

$239,999

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,255 Sq Ft

1016 Thoroughgood Way
Unit 307

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(757) 540-6133

$270,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,332 Sq Ft

1229 Decatur St
New 2 days ago

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1st Advantage Realty LLC

(757) 780-8421

$360,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,021 Sq Ft

1308 Seaboard Ave

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Natalie Carrier Redfin Corporation

$329,900

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

1024 Middle St
New 28 days ago

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$359,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,742 Sq Ft

1238 Chesapeake Ave

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Allen Boone Redfin Corporation

$250,000

Land
1.17 Acre Lot

1+ac Wilton St

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$315,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 Sq Ft

647 Muddy Creek Rd
New 13 days ago

Welcome to this well-maintained end-unit townhouse in Chesapeake! This three-level home features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a half bath with a functional layout and abundant natural light. The main living level offers an open kitchen and living space with new quartz countertops and backsplash, pl...

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$255,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,214 Sq Ft

626 Partridge Ave

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$55,000

Land
0.27 Acre Lot

1208 Railroad Ave
New 21 days ago

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Jeremy Brown LPT Realty LLC

$159,500

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,135 Sq Ft

801 Poindexter St
Unit 314

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$250,000

1,624 Sq Ft

2017 Pond Ln
New 4 days ago

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$288,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft

1108 Anne Ave

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Homes for Rent

$1,128 - $1,348 per month

Starling Village
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
504+ Sq Ft

1921 Robert Hall Blvd
Chesapeake, VA

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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft

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Chesapeake, VA

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Harvard Apartments
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

2600 Harvard Dr
Chesapeake, VA

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4 Beds
3 Baths

2220 Rodgers St
Chesapeake, VA

This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home at 2220 Rodgers Street in Chesapeake is available for $2,295 per month. Spanning 1,899 square feet, the residence offers a generous floor plan perfect for those needing extra room and privacy. 1 The property features a classic exterior and is si...

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2 Beds
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft

1143 Chesapeake Ave
Unit 1
Chesapeake, VA

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2.5 Baths
1,992 Sq Ft

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Chesapeake, VA

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1 Bath
810 Sq Ft

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Chesapeake, VA

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2.5 Baths
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2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

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Unit B
Chesapeake, VA

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2 Baths
1,169 Sq Ft

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Unit 201
Chesapeake, VA

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1 Bath

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Unit A
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft

1201 Country Rd
Chesapeake, VA

Do not miss out on this well maintained home. LVP flooring downstairs, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances.

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Virginia Chesapeake County Chesapeake 23324 South Norfolk

Oscar Smith Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Chesapeake, VA and is served by the Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 970 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Oscar Smith Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $305,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Baptist Ready Academy Christian School, St Mark Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Chesapeake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oscar Smith Middle School.

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