IS 77

IS 77 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 school district, located in RIDGEWOOD, NY with about 1,012 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, IS 77 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IS 77, officially known as The Christa McAuliffe School, is a public middle school located at 976 Seneca Avenue in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24. The school is named in honor of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who was part of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew, and it generally reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive academic environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, IS 77 emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering core subjects including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by various enrichment programs. The school is known for being a neighborhood fixture that strives to engage its local community and promote student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional learning initiatives. As with many schools in the area, it focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging both academic rigor and personal development.

For more information, contact IS 77 at (718) 366-7120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.