Bridgewater Charter vs. Ocean Bay Middle School
Should I attend Bridgewater Charter or Ocean Bay Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bridgewater Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bridgewater Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Ocean Bay Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
117 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#195 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
16
-
Grade 1 Students
19
-
Grade 2 Students
12
-
Grade 3 Students
16
-
Grade 4 Students
13
-
Grade 5 Students
15
-
Grade 6 Students
4
236
Grade 7 Students
14
254
Grade 8 Students
8
231
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
43%
10%
% White
37%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%