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Paredes Middle School Closing Ahead of School Year | Texas News
Austin ISD is shutting down Paredes Middle School just before the new school year, citing four straight failing state ratings — and a looming fifth that could trigger full state takeover of the district. This marks the 11th closure in a year, with three other North Austin schools also on the brink. Students will be rezoned to Bailey and Mendez, where Bailey will now lead the academic turnaround plan. The teachers’ union supports the move, calling it a necessary step. The district hasn’t officially responded, and state grades won’t be released until August 14 — when the fate of those other…
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