EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Data from the Texas Education Agency reveals that Lamar Elementary School will remain open despite its lower academic performance compared to its sister campus, Mesita Elementary.
Lamar was initially on a closure list, with plans for students to transfer to Mesita or another campus of their choice.
However, a 5-2 vote in May by the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) decided to keep Lamar open, a decision strongly supported by EPISD Board President Leah Hanany…