Bridgewater Middle School

5600 Tiny Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,704 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bridgewater Middle School's student population of 1,704 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,704 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Bridgewater Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#530 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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68%
48%
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70%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
49%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #530 out of 3,655 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bridgewater Middle School?
1,704 students attend Bridgewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bridgewater Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% 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 16:1.
What grades does Bridgewater Middle School offer ?
Bridgewater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bridgewater Middle School part of?
Bridgewater Middle School is part of Orange School District.

School Calendar

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End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

4   1/19/2022
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cool kid
5   9/9/2017
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!:)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - anny
5   8/2/2017
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mark
2   5/2/2015
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
- Posted by Parent - chris

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,704 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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