The term "struggling schools" refers to educational institutions that are facing challenges in providing quality education and meeting the needs of their students. These schools may be under-resourced, have high rates of student absenteeism or dropout, low standardized test scores, and a lack of qualified teachers. They often serve disadvantaged communities with higher levels of poverty, crime, and unemployment, which can exacerbate the challenges faced by these schools. The term "struggling schools" is used to describe both public and private institutions that are facing difficulties in providing a quality education for their students.