The Department of Education is considering closing 20 struggling schools across the city, including 5 Bronx Schools, reports NY1 News.
The schools in the Bronx include: P.S. 277, New Millennium Business Academy, M.S. 142, Aspire Preparatory Middle School, and J.H.S. 296.
The announcement comes days after releasing annual progress report cards on schools. Many of the schools on the list have abysmal test scores, according the report.