Oscar Smith Middle School
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Phone: (757) 494-7590
Fax: (757) 494-7680
District: Chesapeake Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 973 students
Oscar Smith Middle School, a public school located in Chesapeake, VA, serves grades 6-8 in the Chesapeake Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Oscar Smith Middle School is a public school located in Chesapeake, VA. 973 students attend Oscar Smith Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: January 7, 2026
This school is horrible the principal i really dont 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 .!!!
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Posted: September 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 school's nonsense. The principle is definitely part of the problem (top down). Take your children else where.
Posted: September 13, 2021
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Posted: September 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!
Posted: September 2, 2020
They don't send any. The new staff is the absolute worst.
Posted: September 2, 2020
They don't know how to handle the class / students and admin makes excuses for them.
Posted: September 2, 2020
NOT AT ALL... They don't take time to learn the students.
Posted: September 2, 2020
They are over policing the kids and under educating them. Teachers QUIT the first week of school last school year. The staff has GONE DOWN tremendously!
Posted: September 2, 2020
The staff makes EVERYTHINNG difficult no matter the cost to the student.
Posted: September 2, 2020
MY CHILD WAS BULLIED THEY DID NOTHING AT ALL. BUT WHEN WHITE PARENTS WENT TO THE SCHOOLBOARD THEY WERE ACCOMIDATED BY PUNISHING THE STUDENTS SCHOOL WIDE WITH NEW RULES.
Posted: November 26, 2015
Posted: November 26, 2015
Posted: November 26, 2015
Posted: November 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 bully free environment before. And having the added challenge of being a title 1 school, makes what they do even more impressive
Posted: October 29, 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 enjoyed gym time more oftened, however the staff really limits what they do with activitys. If I could change one thing, it would be the school lunches they are not very healthy or tasty. Overall your child will excell in their learning.
Posted: July 3, 2013
This school is good for your child to go to. I just pass to the 9th grade. The teachers in this school provide you with help when you need it . There are a lot of activities you can join . The teachers there are so nice you aren't gonna want to go home . If I have to pick a school it will be this one.
Posted: April 8, 2013
The school is new and the equipment is really great. The teachers and staff are all really supportive if you remain in contact with them. Biggest problem with this school is the students and their parents. Lots of students from rougher areas are brought into this school. That combined with their already difficult age make bullying and some crime out of control here. As the neighborhood continues to improve these things have gotten better but its a very slow process.
Posted: June 23, 2011
I can say the teachers really do what they are trained to do my child had failing grades when she first came to this school and after finding the right mix of teachers she is now enjoying school and is an honor roll student
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown Estate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 2 | Park View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 3 | Dominion Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4 mi | |
| 4 | Riverwalk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Tarleton Oaks | Condominium/Townhouse | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 6 | Deep Creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 7 | Lake James | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 8 | Ghent | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 9 | Ghent | Area of Town | Norfolk | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 10 | Crown Point Townhomes | Apartment Complex | Norfolk | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 11 | West Ghent | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 12 | Plantation Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 5 mi | |
| 13 | Park Place | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 14 | Island Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 15 | Warrington Hall | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 16 | Clearfield | Area of Town | Chesapeake | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 17 | Kempsville | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 18 | Lake Christopher | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Virginia Beach | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 19 | Fairlawn Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 20 | Winona | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Norfolk | VA | 5.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghent Square | Norfolk | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 2 | Greenbrier | Chesapeake | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | Colley Avenue and 21st | Norfolk | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Park Place | Norfolk | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 5 | Country Club Meadows | Chesapeake | VA | 5.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 1.8 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 3.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 7.4 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 9 mi. |
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 10.1 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 10.4 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 13.4 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 14.2 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 16.6 mi. |
| Fort Story | 17.1 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 17.3 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 19.8 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 29.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 31.1 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 35.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Elizabeth City | 37.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 47.4 mi. |
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