Paredes Middle School

Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Paredes Middle School despite opposition from the community. The decision was made weeks before the new school year begins.

The Austin ISD board of trustees voted to close Paredes Middle School weeks before the start of the upcoming school year.

Austin ISD trustees approved the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School. Some community members argued the district was overly proactive in response to pressure from the Texas Education Agency.

Austin Independent School District will immediately close Paredes Middle School due to stagnant academic growth, as the school received a 'F' grade from the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for three consecutive years. The closure occurs ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Austin ISD community members, including parents, students, and staff, are expressing concerns about a proposal to close Paredes Middle School just weeks before the new school year begins.

Austin ISD leaders have shared a 13-page turnaround plan modification for Paredes Middle School's future. The plan is part of a board agenda for Tuesday.

A sudden proposed plan to close Paredes Middle School in Austin ISD is raising concerns from families and teachers in the district.

Austin ISD is proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School just weeks before the school year begins. The decision follows the campus receiving four consecutive 'F' grades under state preliminary accountability ratings.

Austin Independent School District plans to immediately close Paredes Middle School due to stagnant academic growth over the past year, as determined by district leaders.