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#3902 of 4,742 schools in NY

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Ridgewood, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

976 SENECA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism39.9%

Students at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,365

Median home value

$842,800

Median rent

$1,959/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

30.3%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Is 93 RidgewoodEnrollment path unverified6.16–80.5 mi996Compare →
Jhs 291 Roland HayesEnrollment path unverified4.96–80.7 mi303Compare →
Evergreen Middle School for Urban ExplorationEnrollment path unverified7.76–80.8 mi350Compare →
Jhs 383 Philippa SchuylerEnrollment path unverified4.85–80.9 mi746Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#49 of 56
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is a public middle school in Ridgewood, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 602 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,902 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77

What grades does Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 serve?

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 rank in NY?

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 ranks #3,902 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 a charter school?

No, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 a Title I school?

No, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?

85.7% of students at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.9%
Area population (ZIP 11385)
103,865
Area average commute
43.3 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11385; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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