Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77 is a public middle school located at 976 Seneca Avenue, Queens, NY 11385. The large neighborhood school serves grades sixth through eighth. Ms. Gisueppina Napolitano is the principal at I.S. 77 Queens.
I.S. 77 in Ridgewood was renamed after former principal and superintendent Joseph F. Quinn in 2021. Quinn was an unforgettable leader in the Ridgewood community and the entire District 24. The current superintendent of District 24 is Madelene Chan.
In the Ridgewood neighborhood, as part of the New York public school district, breakfast and lunch meals follow USDA nutrition guidelines, providing students with free fresh and delicious foods. The school atmosphere is supportive and committed to creating a family of learners. I.S. 77 cultivates a supportive environment that values education and tailors the learning experience for each student to meet their needs and abilities.
The main school was built in 1911, and a new annex was added in 2002. The structure can accommodate approximately 1300 students. Many students take a Foreign Language or the school's dual language program in Spanish and English. The dual language program is open to students located throughout Queens, while students primarily from District 24 attend I.S. 77.
Joseph F. Quinn Intermediate School 77
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
976 Seneca Ave,
Ridgewood, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 24
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joseph Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Niche Grade
C
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
26%
State Average
20%
Math
36%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
249:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
88.8%
White
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Black
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/27/2016
They are the best at what they do and i really appreciate that they have gotten me through middle s
GreatSchools Reviews
9/20/2024
My son attended Always spoke about the bullies. I spoke to administration they assured me After his last day of school, he wouldn’t attend graduation I insisted then he broke down, today he still lost his will, not motivated, he’s 21 years old now& he still brings up the bulling experience
7/6/2017
With my experience going there, there were only a very small few of teachers that were driven and motivated on teaching their students. Only two inspired me and actually made me look forward to their classes, excited with double periods of their class because they had a level head and made sure to p...
3/19/2016
Good school because safe and caring environment,so children can learn.safe and caring environment is 1st important things in order to learn
12/27/2012
My daughter graduated from this school last year. When she entered this school she had a 3rd and 4th grade reading and math level. When she graduated she has a 9th grade math level. and is on a High school level in reading. She got 3 on both her reading and math citywide test. This Junior High is th...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Ridgewood
List Price Range
$578K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$911,503
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$92,687
% of College Grads
32.4%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,219 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
79.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Grover Cleveland Park
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- Playground
- Waterpark
Joseph F. Mafera Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Rosemary's Playground
- Playground
- Waterpark
Benninger Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
- Waterpark
Highland Park Development
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Starr Playground
- Basketball
- Volleyball
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