HOUSTON – After a unanimous 9–0 vote by the Houston Independent School District Board of Managers, HISD is moving forward with a plan to close or consolidate 12 campuses by the end of the 2025–26 school year.
The decision, made after hours of public comment, includes the closure of eight schools and the consolidation or co-location of four others.
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District leaders say the closures are necessary due to declining enrollment and the high cost of maintaining underutilized buildings.
MAIN ARTICLE: HISD outlines next steps after board votes to close 12 campuses
Parents have expressed concerns about transportation safety, academic quality at receiving campuses, and the emotional impact of moving students from neighborhood schools. HISD says it will continue engaging families throughout the transition.
Superintendent Mike Miles emphasized that reallocating resources from aging facilities to classrooms will allow the district to focus on student opportunities and instructional quality.
HISD officials will begin direct outreach to affected families this summer, including phone calls to discuss student placement, transportation options, and boundary changes. Teachers and staff at impacted campuses are expected to be notified of reassignment options by April 17.
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Here’s all the info HISD has given KPRC 2 so far:
Closing Schools
Alcott Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 208 (+3%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Mading Elementary School (287, -24%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Dual language (1-way)
Briscoe Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 178 (-23%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Carrillo Elementary School (305, -30%)
Program offering: PUA
Multilanguage model: Dual language (2-way)
Other offerings: Vanguard/GT magnet
Burrus Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 171 (-45%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Kennedy Elementary School (459 (-22%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Dual language (1-way)
Other offerings: Fine arts programming offered via electives
Cage Elementary School (Closing facility, co-locating at new school)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 310 (-33%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Lantrip Elementary School (352, -43%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Early exit
Fleming Middle School (Closing facilities, consolidating into one school)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 288 (-30%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Leland YMCPA (204, -55%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: N/A
Other offerings: STEM magnet, fine arts programming via electives
Franklin Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 208 (-38%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Gallegos Elementary School (325, +2%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Dual language (1-way)
Gulfton Middle College High School (Closing school, absorbing students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 60 (-53%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Liberty High School (314, -6%)
Henderson Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 257 (-3%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Bruce Elementary School (296, -25%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: ESL
Other offerings: Fine Arts magnet
Hobby Elementary School (Closing facility, moving grades 1-5 to co-locate)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 423 (-34%)
Receiving school for Pre-K (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): MLK Early Child Center (295, +5%)
Receiving school for grades 1-5 (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Lawson Middle School (204, -55%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Dual language
McReynolds Middle School (Closing facilities, consolidating into one school)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 270 (-45%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Leland YMCPA (204, -55%)
Port Houston Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 254 (-14%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Pleasantville Elementary School (181, -27%)
Program offering: NES
Multilanguage model: Dual language (1-way)
Ross Elementary School (Closing and transitioning students)
2025 Enrollment (5-year change): 254 (-14%)
Receiving school (2025 enrollment, 5-year change): Roosevelt Elementary School (280, -25%), C. Martinez Elementary School (244, -25%)
Program offering: PUA (Roosevelt), Future 2 (C. Martinez)
Multilanguage model: Dual language 2-way (Roosevelt), dual language 2-way (C. Martinez)
Transportation Next Steps
Request Process
Families may request transportation via survey (opens early May)
Eligibility Criteria
Transportation eligibility is based on:
- Distance (>2 miles from new campus)
- Hazardous walking routes
- IEP transportation requirements
Temporary Shuttle Support
For 2026–27 and 2027–28:
HISD will provide a direct bus from the closing school to receiving school for all interested students, regardless of eligibility.
Timeline
Status notifications: This summer
Route details shared: Early August