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Water Spring Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Orange County Public Schools · Winter Garden, FL
Rating
9/10
GreatSchools
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
1,274
Student : Teacher
20:1
Founded
2023
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“Water Spring Middle School is an Orange County public middle school in Horizon West — one of the fastest-growing corridors in Central Florida — serving grades 6–8 with a 9/10 GreatSchools rating and a Florida DOE A grade.”
Water Spring Middle opened temporarily at Horizon High School in 2021 and moved into its brand-new permanent campus on Water Spring Boulevard in the summer of 2023. The school sits inside the Horizon West master plan — southwest Orange County's fastest-growing ZIP code — and draws from new-construction communities like Waterleigh, Winding Bay Preserve, and Osprey Ranch. The entire feeder pattern runs through OCPS: Water Spring Elementary → Water Spring Middle → Horizon High School.
Academic programs
- Cambridge International curriculum
- Project Lead the Way (STEM / engineering pathway)
- Honors coursework across core subjects
- Fine Arts
- Spanish
- Digital Video Technology
- Intensive Reading support (FAST Level 1–2)
- National Junior Honor Society (by invitation)
How to enroll
Automatic via OCPS based on home address — no application required for zoned students. Address-specific zone confirmation is available at ocps.net or through the OCPS Find My School tool. Families outside the zone may request a transfer through the OCPS choice program.
What makes it stand out
For a school that opened its permanent building in 2023, the academic trajectory is notable: 9/10 on GreatSchools, ranked top 5 among 100+ OCPS middle schools, and 78% math proficiency against a 60% Florida average. The Cambridge International track gives motivated 6th–8th graders a jump on the kind of rigorous coursework they'll face at Horizon High.
Extracurriculars
- National Junior Honor Society
- Speech and Debate Club
- E-Sports / Nintendo Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Volunteer and Service Club
- Dungeons and Dragons Club
- YMCA After School Zone (free, Monday–Friday)
Frequently asked about Water Spring Middle School
What neighborhoods are zoned for Water Spring Middle School?
The attendance zone covers a large portion of the Horizon West master plan in southwest Orange County. Communities that research indicates fall in the zone include Waterleigh, Winding Bay Preserve, and Osprey Ranch — all in the Winter Garden 34787 ZIP. Boundaries shift as OCPS rezones for growth, so always confirm your specific address at ocps.net before committing to a purchase.
How do I enroll at Water Spring Middle School?
Enrollment is automatic through OCPS if your home address is inside the attendance zone. Verify at ocps.net using the Find My School tool. Out-of-zone families can request a choice transfer through the annual OCPS school-choice window, subject to capacity. The school does not have a separate magnet application.
What is the median home price zoned for Water Spring Middle School?
Homes in the Horizon West area that feed into Water Spring Middle have been trading in the K–K range as of early 2025, with new-construction townhomes starting lower and larger single-family homes in Waterleigh running K–K. The corridor is still actively building, so inventory and pricing shift regularly. Ask Ben for a zone-filtered current list.
Is Water Spring Middle School safe?
The school operates on a standard OCPS safety protocol — controlled campus access, School Resource Officer, ID-badge system. Horizon West as a neighborhood is one of Orange County's newer, master-planned corridors with low crime relative to the region. The school's community reviews lean positive; the principal's stated priority is an environment where students feel welcomed and valued.
How does Water Spring Middle compare to Horizon West Middle School?
Both serve Horizon West families, but they cover different zones within the larger master plan. Water Spring Middle (9/10 GreatSchools) is newer — permanent campus opened 2023 — while Horizon West Middle has been around longer and serves the northern portions of the growth corridor. Which zone your address falls in matters more than a head-to-head comparison; both are solid performers relative to the OCPS middle school average.
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Where Water Spring Middle School is
17000 Water Spring Boulevard, Winter Garden, FL
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