Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterbridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterbridge Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Waterbridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterbridge Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1972 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
38%
Black
13%
21%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orange School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbridge Elementary School's ranking?
Waterbridge Elementary School is ranked #1972 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Waterbridge Elementary School often compared to?
Waterbridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Young Elementary School, Endeavor Elementary School, West Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Waterbridge Elementary School?
644 students attend Waterbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Waterbridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterbridge Elementary School?
Waterbridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterbridge Elementary School offer ?
Waterbridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterbridge Elementary School part of?
Waterbridge Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
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