P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School
Tel:
(718) 241-1000
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School serves 967 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School's student population of 967 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 967 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2891 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 52% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 27% |
| Black | 82% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.71 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #18 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is I.S. 211 John Wilson (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media Grades: 9-12 | 253 students
0.4 miles
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760 0.4 9-12 253 - Brooklyn High School For Medical Professions Grades: 9-12 | 425 students
0.4 miles
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700 0.4 9-12 425 - Brooklyn Urban Action Academy Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
0.4 miles
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720 0.4 9-12 274 - Brooklyn I.S. 211 John Wilson Grades: 6-8 | 521 students
0.6 miles
1001 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411 0.6 6-8 521 - Brooklyn Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 767 students
0.6 miles
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560 0.6 K-8 767
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
