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Austin ISD proposes immediate closure of Paredes Middle School
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katie Pratt , FOX 7 Austin
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Just weeks before the start of the school year, Austin ISD leaders are proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School after the campus received its fourth consecutive "F" grade under state preliminary accountability ratings.
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The potential closure of Paredes Middle School raises concerns about the impact on the surrounding community, which is already served by the Austin Independent School District. As a small incorporated city within the greater Austin metro, the city of Austin will likely feel the effects of this decision. The closure could lead to a redistribution of students to other nearby schools, potentially affecting class sizes and resources. Furthermore, the city's local government may need to consider the fate of the Paredes Middle School facility, should it be closed, and how it could be repurposed to benefit the community. The fact that Paredes Middle School has received four consecutive "F" grades under state preliminary accountability ratings also prompts questions about the support and resources provided to the school by the district, and what measures will be taken to prevent similar struggles at other schools in the area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Just weeks before the start of the school year, Austin ISD leaders are proposing the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School after the campus received its fourth consecutive "F" grade under state preliminary accountability ratings.
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