What grades does Oscar Smith Middle serve?

Oscar Smith Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Chesapeake area.

Where is Oscar Smith Middle located?

Oscar Smith Middle is a urban school in Chesapeake, VA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar Smith Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Oscar Smith Middle is 12.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Chesapeake, VA?

Schools in Chesapeake include Oscar Smith Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Chesapeake area.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

ELA MAP Growth TestingexamDistrict-wide

ELA MAP Testing 3rd & 4th Grade at 8:15; 2nd & 5th at 9:30

Oct

Fri

Specialized Program Application DeadlineEvent

Specialized Program and Academy Application Deadline: October 30, 2026Today is the last day to submit applications for the 2027-2028 school year for students applying to:Chesapeake Career CenterInternational BaccalaureateScience and Medicine AcademyGovernor’s STEM AcademyEntrepreneurship and Innovation AcademySmithTech Computer Science Lab SchoolFor more information on the application process and our academies and specialized programs, visit our Specialized Programs webpage.

Oct

Fri

Back to School DanceEvent

Check the event notice for date, time and ticket information.

Nov

Tue

Teacher Workday/In-Service DayEvent

Schools are closed for all students.Employees report for workday/in-service day events.

Nov

Wed

Math MAP Growth TestingexamDistrict-wide

Math MAP Growth Testing3rd & 4th Grade at 8:15; 2nd & 5th at 9:30

Nov

Wed

Grand Connections 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Event

Raising a school-aged child comes with plenty of questions, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Join us for a welcoming, judgment-free opportunity to connect with school staff, learn practical strategies, ask questions, and discover resources designed to help you and your child thrive. Grandparents, guardians, and caring adults are invited to this special open house resource event!Attendees can register for this event here!For information please email the Family and Community Engagement team at FACE@cpschools.com, or call:757-482-5923 (English line)757-482-5192 (línea telefónica en español)🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/family-and-community-engagement

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

970

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Urban

District

Chesapeake City Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

81.8%

Phone

(757)494-7590

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

54%

16th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

24%

6th percentile in VA

Chronic Absenteeism

16.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

59 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.8:1

Better than average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,230

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

98.42

97% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.38

Social Workers

0.51999998

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,274

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,568

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,927

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 43%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$363,198

+1.8% 1yr+32.1% 5yr

Virginia Beach, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

13.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

6.7%

Uninsured residents

6.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,654

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,272

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,955 (31%)

Other Health Impairment

1,671 (27%)

Autism

1,261 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

692 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

182 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

162 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

967

Current enrollment

Declining(-12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

ELA MAP Growth Testing

ELA MAP Testing 3rd & 4th Grade at 8:15; 2nd & 5th at 9:30

exam

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Specialized Program Application Deadline

Event

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Back to School Dance

Check the event notice for date, time and ticket information.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Chesapeake City Public Schools. Oscar Smith Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Teacher Meet & GreetDistrict-wide Come anytime between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to walk your schedule and meet your teachers.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Teacher Meet & Greet Grades 1st thru 5thDistrict-wide Last Names A - H: 9:00 am to 10:00 amLast Names I - O: 10:00 am to 11:00 amLast Names P - Z: 11:00 to 12:00 pm	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Holiday District-wide All Chesapeake Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.All schools and offices will open on their regular schedules on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year!	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Spirit Week (Twin Day) match with someone or your teacher.District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the work day date.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	2nd Grade CogAt TestingDistrict-wide Check the school notice for testing dates and student preparation details.	exam	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	2nd: CogAT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	PSAT and SAT Testing District-wide PSAT and SAT Testing InformationThe PSAT and SAT will be given at HHS on October 15th. All 10th grade students will take the PSAT and no registration or payment is required. Any 11th or 9th grade student who wishes to take the PSAT must register and pay $12 starting September 23rd. Ninth grade students wishing to take the PSAT must be taking AFDA, Algebra 2, or a higher level math this school year. Any 12th grade student who wishes to take the SAT must register and pay $39 starting on September	exam	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	🚌School Bus Safety & Appreciation Week Celebrate with us! 🚌🎉📝National School Bus Safety Week is Oct 19-23! Join us in promoting safe bus habits and celebrating the dedicated drivers and staff who keep our students safe every day. We hope you will help us celebrate our school bus staff! We encourage you (students, parents, alumni, community members) to send a message of appreciation to a school bus employee! We have created an online form to make it easy to send a message of gratitude! Your message will printed and delivered with care and could also be featured on our website or social media channels.🚌☀️ Let's show our transportation team how much they mean to us!#CPSCelebrates	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Federal Impact Aid Card Day! Federal Impact Aid Program Survey Cards will be sent home today with all students. Please complete the card and return it to your school as soon as possible. The Federal Impact Aid Program Survey is required each fall to determine the number of students who are federally connected. The survey card is informally referred to as the “federal card.” To learn more about our Federal Impact Aid Program, visit our website!	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	ELA MAP Growth TestingDistrict-wide ELA MAP Testing 3rd & 4th Grade at 8:15; 2nd & 5th at 9:30	exam	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Specialized Program Application Deadline Specialized Program and Academy Application Deadline: October 30, 2026Today is the last day to submit applications for the 2027-2028 school year for students applying to:Chesapeake Career CenterInternational BaccalaureateScience and Medicine AcademyGovernor’s STEM AcademyEntrepreneurship and Innovation AcademySmithTech Computer Science Lab SchoolFor more information on the application process and our academies and specialized programs, visit our Specialized Programs webpage.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Back to School Dance Check the event notice for date, time and ticket information.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Workday/In-Service Day Schools are closed for all students.Employees report for workday/in-service day events.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Math MAP Growth TestingDistrict-wide Math MAP Growth Testing3rd & 4th Grade at 8:15; 2nd & 5th at 9:30	exam	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Grand Connections 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising a school-aged child comes with plenty of questions, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Join us for a welcoming, judgment-free opportunity to connect with school staff, learn practical strategies, ask questions, and discover resources designed to help you and your child thrive. Grandparents, guardians, and caring adults are invited to this special open house resource event!Attendees can register for this event here!For information please email the Family and Community Engagement team at FACE@cpschools.com, or call:757-482-5923 (English line)757-482-5192 (línea telefónica en español)🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹 - 🔹This program is part of our Peake Parent University. For more information, please visit: https://www.cpschools.com/o/cps/page/family-and-community-engagement	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Veteran's Day Hero's Breakfast🇺🇲District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Fall Picture retakes	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	End of Grading Period K-12 For Elementary & Middle Schools – End of First Nine WeeksFor High School – End of Marking Period 2	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - Holiday School is closed for all faculty, staff, and students.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Release Day Early release day for all schools. Schedule pending.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday Schools will be closed November 26 - 27 (Thursday, and Friday) for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no school (on-campus or virtual) for students, faculty, and staff.District and school offices will also be closed November 26 - 27 (Thursday, and Friday) for the Thanksgiving holiday.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 3	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	❄ Winter Break ❄ All schools will be closed for students and teachers from Wednesday, December 23, through and including Friday, January 1, 2027, for winter break.Classes will resume on a regular schedule on Monday, January 4, 2027.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Schools Reopen We welcome back our students from winter break – today is the first school day in 2027!	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday Schools are closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Culminating Assessments Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	End of Grading Period K-12 ALL GRADE LEVELS. ALL SCHOOLS.For high schools – this marks the end of the first semester/marking period 4.For elementary and middle schools – this marks the end of the second quarter.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Teacher Workday/In-service Day Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Teacher Workday/In-service Day Schools are closed for students. No scheduled teacher-led learning for online students.	Event	—
Tue, Feb 2, 2027	Second Semester Begins Semester 2 for all High Schools starts today.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day - Holiday No School - Presidents' Day HolidayPlease note that there will be no school for students on Monday, February 15, 2027, in observance of Presidents' Day, a federal holiday.All school employees will also have the day off.Regular school operations will resume on Tuesday, February 16, 2027.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 5	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	8th Grade Field Trip Review the school notice for trip destination and logistics details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Schools are closed for students and teachers.Please be aware that school offices and administrative office buildings may have limited availability during this holiday. If you require support or services, we strongly encourage you to call or email the specific office before visiting to ensure staff is available to assist you.Regular school operations will resume on Monday, April 5, 2027. Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	End of Grading Period K-12 Today is the end of a grading period for all grade levels.For High School – End of Marking Period 6For Middle & Elementary Schools – End of the third quarter.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Teacher Workday No School for Students - Teacher WorkdayToday is a scheduled teacher workday. This means that students do not report to school buildings and there will be no virtual learning sessions on this day.Regular classes will resume on Thursday, April 15, 2027. Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Spring Pictures	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	End of High School Grading Period For High School – End of Marking Period 7	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - Holiday No School - Memorial Day HolidayPlease note that there will be no school for students on Monday, May 31, 2027, to commemorate Memorial Day, a federal holiday.All school employees will also have the day off.Regular school operations will resume on MTuesday, June 1, 2027.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Spring Orchestra concert All grades	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Spring Band Concert Review the performance notice for ticket and program details.	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	🩺 Free Sports Physicals Want to participate in a school sport but need a physical? Come to our FREE physical event for all students, insured or uninsured. Sentara Health will be on-site providing services. No appointment required, just walk in! To fill out your physical form in advance, visit our Athletics and Student Actvities Page.A parent or legal guardian must be present.NOTE: Physicals will be available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact FACE at 757-482-5923 or FACE@cpschools.com	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Culminating Assessments Students should check with their teachers to verify specific times and dates for any final exams administered in their course.	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	Early Release Days Early release schedule TBA	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Last Day of School for Students Today is the final day of the 2026-2027 school year! Review the school calendar to confirm the final day and any end-of-year details.	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Teacher Workday Friday, June 18, 2027, is a Teacher Workday. Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—