Enrollment
569
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ridgewood, NY
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77
Federal NCES profile for Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009804609
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ridgewood, New York, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 868 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #299.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 compares
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.9%
Asian 4.4%
White 4.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77
How many students attend Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ridgewood, NY.
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 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?
84.8% of students at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?
The largest demographic group at Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77?
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 rank among public schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Ridgewood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
Is Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 a good school?
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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