- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winter Garden, FL
Bridgewater Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120144005031
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgewater Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Bridgewater Middle held near 1,184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 120144005031 · Winter Garden, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,178 enr · 23.1:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Bridgewater Middle held near 1,184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bridgewater Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 1,178
Bridgewater Middle
1,178 students
What this shows Bridgewater Middle reports 1,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgewater Middle compares
Bridgewater Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,178
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 8.7%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Bridgewater Middle is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgewater Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Middle
How many students attend Bridgewater Middle?
Bridgewater Middle has 1,178 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,184 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgewater Middle?
14.6% of students at Bridgewater Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater Middle is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater Middle?
Bridgewater Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgewater Middle rank among middle schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Winter Garden, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Bridgewater Middle, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.