The ongoing challenge of declining enrollment has financially impacted the school's ability to provide a robust learning environment for students," Mims wrote.
Despite the financial challenges, closing P.S. 25 is likely to spark resistance. The city's previous attempt to close the school six years ago ended in a lawsuit.
Running such small schools can be costly: the DOE spent $45,420 per child at P.S. 25 last year, more than double the citywide average.
Mims noted that P.S. 25 is among the lowest-performing schools in District 16, with just a third of its students achieving proficiency on state tests during the 2022-23 school year.
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