Crestwood Middle vs Oscar Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
557 students
Oscar Smith Middle
Chesapeake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
| Measure | Crestwood Middle Chesapeake, Virginia | Oscar Smith Middle Chesapeake, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 340 | #257 of 340 |
| National rank | #1843 of 15,369 | #3840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 64% |
| city | Chesapeake | Chesapeake |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 67.7).
- •Crestwood Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 64%).
- •Crestwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Oscar Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.9% vs 73.1%).
- •Oscar Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.7).
- •Oscar Smith Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 557.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crestwood Middle better than Oscar Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crestwood Middle and Oscar Smith Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake and Chesapeake in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Middle: 557. Oscar Smith Middle: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Middle and Oscar Smith Middle rank in Virginia?
Crestwood Middle is 124th of 340 and Oscar Smith Middle is 257th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).