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Oscar Smith Middle

2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA, 23324

Top 25% School in Virginia

Ranked 128 of 232 in Virginia

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About Oscar Smith Middle

Oscar Smith Middle School is 2500 Rodgers Street in Chesapeake, Virginia's South Norfolk neighborhood. There are 840 students in grades 6–8 at this public school. The student–teacher ratio is 12:1. Math proficiency is 54% and reading proficiency is 54%. The student body is 48% female and 52% male. The school is a strong place that puts a lot of emphasis on closing learning gaps and making sure students are happy. There are many historical sites in the neighborhood around the campus. The staff works hard to make sure that students feel like things are always the same. The school is an important part of the community. The price of a home in South Norfolk usually falls between $210,000 and $380,000. Parents talk about how dedicated the teachers are and how many extracurricular activities there are. People know the area for its historic charm and active civic leagues. People in the community often help with school fundraisers and events. Families like how much the school staff cares about them. Oscar Smith Middle School wants to be one ofthe best middle schools in Virginia.

Oscar Smith Middle Contact Information

Address

2500 Rodgers St, Chesapeake, VA, 23324

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Phone

(757) 494-7590

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
80
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
970
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 128 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oscar Smith Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM – 3:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.58%
Asian 0.31%
Hispanic 15.88%
Black 64.64%
Two+ Races 6.29%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
12.58%
Asian
0.31%
Hispanic
15.88%
Black
64.64%
Two+ Races
6.29%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 970
48.14%
467 Female
51.86%
503 Male

Student Population

970 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Oscar Smith Middle School was commended by district officials for its progress in student well-being and community outreach programs. The school recently hosted a successful winter showcase featuring student talents in music and visual arts. Administrators are focusing on new literacy strategies to further improve reading proficiency scores throughout 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does Oscar Smith Middle School have special help for students who are learning English?

Ans. The school has special programs to help students learn English and do well in their main subjects.

Q2. Does Oscar Smith have sports teams for middle school students?

Ans. During the right times of year for sports, students can try out for basketball, wrestling, and track teams.

Q3. How does the school's history show in South Norfolk?

Ans. The school community honors its local history through special projects and working with the South Norfolk civic leagues.

Q4. Is there a health clinic at Oscar Smith Middle School just for students?

Ans. A professional school nurse is on-site every day to take care of the health needs of students and give them the medical care they need.

Q5. What are the school's office hours for parents to call in 2026?

Ans. The main office is usually open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays to help families.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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