Serving 1,210 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 73% (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 24:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bridgewater Middle School's student population of 1,210 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bridgewater Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgewater Middle School is 0.61, 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
#555 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #555 out of 3,704 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?
73% 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?
1,210 students attend Bridgewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bridgewater Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgewater Middle School?
Bridgewater Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, 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
What school district is Bridgewater Middle School part of?
Bridgewater Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
View the Bridgewater Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
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.
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!:)
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.
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
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