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Paredes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Acacia Coronado, as published by Austin Current · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A proposal to close Paredes Middle School has been put forth by Austin ISD, leaving families and staff seeking information. The proposed closure is due to concerns over the school's academic performance. If approved, Paredes would be the 11th school building to close since November.

The school board is set to vote on the proposal next week. Further details about the proposed closure and its potential impact are available from Austin ISD and local news sources.

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Category: schools · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: Austin Current · Reading time: 1 min

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Paredes Middle School closure. Here’s what you need to know

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