The flight of families due to the high cost of living in Santa Clara County has caused school enrollment numbers to crash in East and North San Jose.
From 2010 to 2022 Franklin-McKinley's enrollment declined by 38%. The district was able to pass a parcel tax this year that will generate about $3.3 million for the next nine years, but it won't be enough to cover the loss of state and federal funding as it tackles a $20 million shortfall.
With a $20 million deficit and enrollment dropping, seven schools may close. Districts can't keep schools half full afloat with the same overhead costs.
Even the Berryessa Union School District in North San Jose needs to cut its operating budget by $6 million, and closing schools may be the only option.
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