Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_25037577_1 (middlesex_principal VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many middlesex principals were there in 2000-2001?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(middlesex_principal) FROM table_25037577_1 WHERE year = "2000-2001"