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Austin ISD is poised to close Paredes Middle School amid plummeting academic performance, severe staffing shortages, and looming state takeover threats — a move school board members call “shocking” and rushed, especially as the new school year begins. With student math scores dropping and 18 open positions, including 14 teaching roles, the district says it can’t guarantee student growth. The state’s turnaround plan will now shift to Bailey Middle School, and closing Paredes would cut the number of schools with three consecutive failing ratings from five to four. The board votes next week — if approved, it would be the 11th campus closure this year — saving $7.4M, though relocation costs could hit nearly $5M.

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