Oscar Smith Middle School

Oscar Smith Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2500 Rodgers St,  Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Public Schools
4.0
3.6
970 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Judith C. Thurston
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
10/17/2014
Enforce the No Bullying Policy
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
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...
5.0 parent
10/30/2014
I've really enjoyed sending both my sons to this school! The school is new with technology, the floor plan makes sense so students and staff can conduct scholarly business. The staff is fantastic, your childs' teachers stay in contact with each other to help improve their learning. I wish my boys en...

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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. 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 $301,824. Discover additional schools in the area, like Indian River High, B.T. Washington High School, Agape International 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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