Bridgewater Middle

Summary:

Bridgewater Middle is a public middle school located in Winter Garden, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,210 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridgewater Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages across various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams, FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking), and Statewide Science assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Bridgewater Middle had 99% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 53% for Orange County and 55% for Florida. Additionally, Bridgewater Middle has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (26.8%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 28.4% to 44.4%, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.26%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 26.27% to 55.2%.

Bridgewater Middle's academic success can be attributed to its higher spending per student ($8,538 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $5,167 to $10,064. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 52.07% White, 33.55% Hispanic, and 7.11% Asian, which is different from the nearby schools that tend to have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. These factors, along with Bridgewater Middle's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggest that the school's strong academic programs, effective resource allocation, and diverse community contribute to its outstanding performance compared to other middle schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5600 Tiny Rd
       Winter Garden, FL  34787


(407) 905-3710

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,538 Help


Students who attend Bridgewater Middle usually attend:

High:    Windermere High

Feeder schools for Bridgewater Middle:

Elementary:    Independence Elementary
    Keenes Crossing Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  1,210

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
33.6%
Asian:
7.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


 See top rated Florida middle schools

 Compare Bridgewater Middle to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Bridgewater Middle ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.37. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Hispanic (33.6%), Asian (7.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle is 23.7. 39 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Bridgewater Middle employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bridgewater Middle is $8,538. 34 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bridgewater Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bridgewater Middle 131st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bridgewater Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Bridgewater Middle.

What do you think?

Your rating for Bridgewater Middle?

Rank History for Bridgewater Middle

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.99 208th 780 73.3%
2010 80.31 133rd 839 84.1%
2011 83.97 115th 891 87.1%
2012 90.33 58th 897 93.5%
2013 89.20 68th 956 92.9%
2014 87.78 87th 999 91.3%
2016 80.27 175th 997 82.4%
2017 75.20 236th 1031 77.1%
2018 72.71 259th 1035 75.0%
2019 70.98 295th 1099 73.2%
2021 81.03 181st 1136 84.1%
2022 83.05 163rd 1148 85.8%
2023 84.09 153rd 1177 87.0%
2024 86.37 131st 1196 89.0%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bridgewater Middle Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    






Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
43%

0%

14%

0%

43%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 17, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school. Excellent teachers. The state needs to open up more schools in this area. It is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida and in the country. There are thousands of homes being built in Horizons West, and the taxes are flowing in, higher every year but schools and roads are behind the curve on building to keep up. Despite that, the local efforts of the principal are outstanding and it's a great school, we need help from our local and state leaders to do their job in this effort to keep up with growth. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Open Quote Great Teachers Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Open Quote terrible, at the academic level is very good but at the social level is VERY POOR AND INSENSITIVE. my daughter suffered bullying and the staff did not handle the situation properly, we did not have support from the administrative side, they do not have good consuls. the teachers are very good but without a good administration they cant do anything. almost destroyed my daughter's life in this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 5, 2014

Open Quote Horrible school, the staff does not address any bulling. Yes it is announced on the overhead speaker if a child is being bullied come see Mr. Ryner or other staff from the school. All they tell the child, we will look into it and they have the child that was bullied write a report, end of story. No counseling is ever offered to the child that was bullied which affected her self-esteem. The one that is bulling never gets suspended. The school covers up all scandal that happens in their school because if it is revealed it will drop their grade A. My daughter was also bullied in the school bus and nothing was ever done. Having the power to see the cameras as proof of what was done. But, again nothing was done. I am very much sure the school is manipulated by the surrounding upper class neighborhood to keep things low key. I don’t recommend this school to anyone coming from other side of town.

Note: Teachers are wonderful but Assistant Principle and Principle does not take bulling seriously.

Sadly we are new to Windermere and I am looking for another middle school for the new school year 2014 - 2015. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bridgewater Middle

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 534 100 56 237 10 n/a n/a 33 970
2009 679 191 59 284 8 n/a n/a 45 1266
2010 666 159 101 352 16 n/a n/a 44 1338
2011 761 169 103 313 10 5 45 0 1406
2012 839 145 103 310 9 4 41 0 1451
2013 616 107 72 265 6 2 26 0 1094
2014 643 93 63 307 8 1 27 0 1142
2015 738 118 97 378 10 1 31 0 1373
2016 810 120 121 459 6 2 41 0 1559
2017 922 128 136 590 3 5 41 0 1825
2018 1103 176 151 764 3 8 48 0 2253
2019 1217 187 152 997 1 5 48 0 2607
2020 969 125 117 586 1 2 36 0 1836
2021 875 122 119 642 2 4 36 0 1800
2022 829 91 119 624 1 5 35 0 1704
2023 630 53 86 406 0 8 27 0 1210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bridgewater Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 970 55.0 17.6 27.2
2009 1266 68.6 18.9 27.8
2010 1338 74.0 18.0 32.5
2011 1406 72.0 19.5 30.1
2012 1451 75.0 19.3 23.4
2013 1094 62.0 17.6 36
2014 1142 69.0 16.5 28.6
2015 1373 72.0 19.0 27
2016 1559 80.0 19.4 29.6
2017 1825 94.0 19.4 28
2018 2253 115.0 19.5 26.4
2019 2607 139.0 18.7 27
2020 1836 87.0 21.1 20.8
2021 1800 96.0 18.7 23.4
2022 1704 80.0 21.3 14.1
2023 1210 51.0 23.7 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bridgewater Middle

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 970 55.0 17.6 27.2
2009 1266 68.6 18.9 27.8
2010 1338 74.0 18.0 32.5
2011 1406 72.0 19.5 30.1
2012 1451 75.0 19.3 23.4
2013 1094 62.0 17.6 36
2014 1142 69.0 16.5 28.6
2015 1373 72.0 19.0 27
2016 1559 80.0 19.4 29.6
2017 1825 94.0 19.4 28
2018 2253 115.0 19.5 26.4
2019 2607 139.0 18.7 27
2020 1836 87.0 21.1 20.8
2021 1800 96.0 18.7 23.4
2022 1704 80.0 21.3 14.1
2023 1210 51.0 23.7 18.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bridgewater Middle

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $160 (2.4%) $6,476 (97.6%) $6,636
2019 $185 (2.6%) $6,925 (97.4%) $7,110
2020 $177 (2.5%) $6,899 (97.5%) $7,076
2021 $522 (6.8%) $7,128 (93.2%) $7,650
2022 $810 (10.6%) $6,838 (89.4%) $7,649
2023 $1,059 (12.4%) $7,479 (87.6%) $8,538

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bridgewater Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 1177 Middle schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater Middle)6577
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5252
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater Middle)5670
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4347
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater Middle)6566
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)4846
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater Middle)7074
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgewater Middle)6664
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bridgewater Middle)4847
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bridgewater Middle)6468
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Bridgewater Middle)8083
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Orange)6661
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bridgewater Middle)9392
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Bridgewater Middle)9696
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26071210
 53.6%
African American18753
 71.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian15286
 43.4%
Hispanic997406
 59.3%
Pacific Islander58
 60%
White1217630
 48.2%
Two or More Races4827
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27%18.3%
 8.7%


Schools Near Bridgewater Middle









Frequently Asked Questions about Bridgewater Middle

Students at Bridgewater Middle are 52% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,210 students attended Bridgewater Middle.

Bridgewater Middle ranks 131st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bridgewater Middle usually go on to attend Windermere High


Rate Bridgewater Middle!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Bridgewater Middle!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 75 milliseconds.