District plans to close five La Joya ISD campuses, citing 27% enrollment drop

PEÑITAS, Texas (ValleyCentral) — La Joya Independent School District is proposing the closure of five campuses beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, citing steep drops in enrollment and a need to better allocate taxpayer dollars. District leaders say the plan would also shift students to higher-performing schools, but many parents remain worried about how the [...]