Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Oscar Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Oscar Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oscar Smith Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Oscar Smith Middle School is ranked #1549 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Oscar Smith Middle School often compared to?
Oscar Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Oscar Smith Middle School?
958 students attend Oscar Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oscar Smith Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oscar Smith Middle School?
Oscar Smith Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oscar Smith Middle School offer ?
Oscar Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oscar Smith Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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