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PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1500 E 92ND ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism43.5%

Students at PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,813

Median home value

$710,300

Median rent

$1,637/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 276 Louis MarshallEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.5 mi541Compare →
PS 272 Curtis EstabrookEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.6 mi390Compare →
Canarsie Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–80.7 mi936Compare →
Explore Excel Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–80.7 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#18 of 33
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 777 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,721 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School

What grades does PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School serve?

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School?

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School rank in NY?

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School ranks #2,721 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School a charter school?

No, PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School a Title I school?

No, PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School?

78.1% of students at PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
777
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.5%
Area population (ZIP 11236)
95,174
Area average commute
50.9 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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