Bridgewater Middle vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Middle
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,178 students
Independence Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
889 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Middle Winter Garden, Florida | Independence Elementary Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #83 of 563 | #81 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2133 of 15,369 | #1709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,178 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 1,178 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 88% |
| city | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 76.2).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Bridgewater Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 11.5%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.7).
- •Bridgewater Middle is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 889.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgewater Middle better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (86.8 vs 76.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridgewater Middle and Independence Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Middle: 1,178. Independence Elementary: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Middle and Independence Elementary rank in Florida?
Bridgewater Middle is 83rd of 563 and Independence Elementary is 81st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).