Serving 1,178 students in grades 6-8, Bridgewater Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bridgewater Middle serves the west part of Winter Garden, FL, covering an area of approximately 76.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgewater Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridgewater Middle School's student population of 1,178 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridgewater Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Carolina Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater Middle School's ranking?
Bridgewater Middle School is ranked #432 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bridgewater Middle School often compared to?
Bridgewater Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunridge Middle School, Horizon West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Middle School?
1,178 students attend Bridgewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bridgewater Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgewater Middle School?
Bridgewater Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Middle School offer ?
Bridgewater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bridgewater Middle School part of?
Bridgewater Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
If Bridgewater Middle School was such a great school then they would put a stop to the bullying that happens there and stop brushing it under the rug! I don't know how many times it has been brought to their attention and they refuse to deal with it. My niece is currently a victim of bullying there and nothing is being done about it. It makes students not want to go, due to the fear of having to deal with the ridicule and taunting day in and day out. It breaks their self esteem. Educators should be helping to protect our children, not help break them down. So before you send your children here do a little digging, and you will see it's not as great as they make it out to be
5 10/10/2025
Hi my name is Mark, I am a student of bridgewater. The school has its ups and downs of course. But that doesn't make it a bad school. I have never seen bullying take place, but I'm sure it happens a lot in the school. So that is a disadvantage. But the staff is wonderful and caring and won't stop until you succeed. Now most parents will complain how there kids messed up in school and then blame the school for it. The stuff parents put bad is either fake or a student wrote it to be funny(in my opinion. But as a proud bridgewater bobcat, I give the school a 5/5. Thank you very much.
5 10/10/2025
i loved bridgewater throughout my years as a student there. i am excited for my siblings to be attending this wonderful school. the teachers never give up on you and always make sure you are succeeding. i loved being a bobcat!:)
4 10/10/2025
It's a good school but the bathrooms are bad. The bathrooms are really bad and yeah. The computers they give us also sometimes glitch.
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