Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School's student population of 777 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2404 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
76%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School's ranking?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is ranked #2404 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School often compared to?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School, P.s. 276 Louis Marshall by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
777 students attend P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School offer ?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School part of?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School located?
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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