Ocean Bay Middle School vs. Bridgewater Charter
Should I attend Ocean Bay Middle School or Bridgewater Charter? 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
Ocean Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Bridgewater Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
721 students
117 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#679 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40-44%
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
236
4
Grade 7 Students
254
14
Grade 8 Students
231
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
10%
43%
% White
74%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
