Baxter High School

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Baxter High School ranks 190 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Baxter High School is a public high school located in Baxter, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 256 students. The school is part of the Baxter Community School District, which is ranked 178 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baxter High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.6% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also strong, with 75% of 7th-grade students and 70.4% of 9th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 69.9% and 63.3%, respectively. Baxter High School's Science proficiency rates are also above the state average, with 72.1% of 8th-grade students and 58.3% of 10th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 65.5% and 59.5%.

Baxter High School spends $19,126 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Marshalltown High School, Bondurant-Farrar High School, and Newton Senior High School. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest a focus on providing more resources and individualized attention to students, though the effectiveness and impact of these investments on student outcomes should be further explored.

Detail:

Public 6-12

202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028

(641) 227-3103

District: Baxter Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,126

Feeder schools for Baxter High School:

Elementary:

Baxter Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baxter High School ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Baxter High School ranks worse than 56.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baxter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baxter High School is 26.2. (See more...)

Compare Baxter High School employs 9.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baxter High School is $19,126.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Baxter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Baxter High School 158^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Baxter High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Baxter High School 190^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Baxter High School in the ranking list.)

Baxter Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baxter Community School District 178^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baxter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	42.40	236^th	349	32.4%
2013	27.74	294^th	350	16.0%
2014	51.42	183^rd	337	45.7%
2015	65.42	116^th	349	66.8%
2016	60.61	140^th	343	59.2%
2017	55.48	151^st	327	53.8%
2018	45.07	200^th	318	37.1%
2019	67.01	97^th	342	71.6%
2021	59.11	137^th	324	57.7%
2022	56.54	150^th	337	55.5%
2023	61.87	132^nd	334	60.5%
2024	58.02	158^th	337	53.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Baxter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.09	137^th	351	61.0%
2013	46.40	235^th	351	33.0%
2014	65.57	125^th	322	61.2%
2015	83.38	17^th	324	94.8%
2016	12.15	296^th	320	7.5%
2017	81.50	27^th	325	91.7%
2018	78.80	33^rd	320	89.7%
2019	88.22	10^th	327	96.9%
2021	57.46	145^th	327	55.7%
2022	48.22	186^th	332	44.0%
2023	59.79	134^th	336	60.1%
2024	50.59	190^th	338	43.8%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baxter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	161	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1989	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1990	129	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1991	131	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1992	136	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
1993	138	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1994	155	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1995	157	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1996	157	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1997	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1998	180	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1999	178	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2000	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2001	167	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	166	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	170
2003	166	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	170
2004	176	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	181
2005	181	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	186
2006	196	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	201
2007	208	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	213
2008	212	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
2009	210	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2010	185	2	0	2	0	0	8	0	197
2011	196	1	1	3	0	0	6	0	207
2012	193	1	1	1	0	0	3	0	199
2013	190	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	195
2014	215	4	1	5	0	0	4	0	229
2015	213	3	1	7	0	0	2	0	226
2016	214	1	1	8	0	0	3	0	227
2017	221	1	0	6	0	0	1	0	229
2018	216	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	227
2019	207	1	0	7	0	0	4	0	219
2020	214	2	0	3	0	0	5	0	224
2021	212	1	0	5	0	0	5	0	223
2022	233	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	244
2023	240	1	1	6	0	0	7	1	256
2024	244	1	3	5	0	0	8	0	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baxter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	14.7	11.0	23.5
1989	152	14.7	10.3	14.5
1990	132	15.0	8.8	0
1991	133	15.0	8.8	11.3
1992	142	21.0	6.7	15.5
1993	144	15.5	9.3	18.1
1994	159	15.7	10.1	21.4
1995	158	13.8	11.4	17.1
1996	158	13.8	11.4	17.1
1997	168	14.3	11.7	14.9
1998	181	15.3	11.8	14.9
1999	178	15.9	11.2	16.9
2000	175	15.3	11.4	17.1
2001	169	16.1	10.5	11.8
2002	170	16.3	10.4	12.9
2003	170	16.3	10.4	12.9
2004	181	17.0	10.6	12.2
2005	186	17.0	10.9	20.4
2006	201	15.5	13.0	18.4
2007	213	15.5	13.7	20.2
2008	217	16.5	13.2	20.7
2009	215	17.0	12.6	25.1
2010	197	16.5	11.9	20.8
2011	207	19.0	10.8	25.1
2012	199	17.6	11.2	22.1
2013	195	16.5	11.7	20.5
2014	229	14.4	15.8	18.8
2015	226	14.0	16.1	19.9
2016	227	16.0	14.1	22
2017	229	15.4	14.7	18.8
2018	227	15.8	14.3	17.2
2019	219	16.2	13.4	19.6
2020	224	14.6	15.3	19.6
2021	223	12.3	18.0	22
2022	244	11.3	21.4	25.8
2023	256	10.6	24.0	30.1
2024	261	9.9	26.2	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baxter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	162	14.7	11.0	23.5
1989	152	14.7	10.3	14.5
1990	132	15.0	8.8	0
1991	133	15.0	8.8	11.3
1992	142	21.0	6.7	15.5
1993	144	15.5	9.3	18.1
1994	159	15.7	10.1	21.4
1995	158	13.8	11.4	17.1
1996	158	13.8	11.4	17.1
1997	168	14.3	11.7	14.9
1998	181	15.3	11.8	14.9
1999	178	15.9	11.2	16.9
2000	175	15.3	11.4	17.1
2001	169	16.1	10.5	11.8
2002	170	16.3	10.4	12.9
2003	170	16.3	10.4	12.9
2004	181	17.0	10.6	12.2
2005	186	17.0	10.9	20.4
2006	201	15.5	13.0	18.4
2007	213	15.5	13.7	20.2
2008	217	16.5	13.2	20.7
2009	215	17.0	12.6	25.1
2010	197	16.5	11.9	20.8
2011	207	19.0	10.8	25.1
2012	199	17.6	11.2	22.1
2013	195	16.5	11.7	20.5
2014	229	14.4	15.8	18.8
2015	226	14.0	16.1	19.9
2016	227	16.0	14.1	22
2017	229	15.4	14.7	18.8
2018	227	15.8	14.3	17.2
2019	219	16.2	13.4	19.6
2020	224	14.6	15.3	19.6
2021	223	12.3	18.0	22
2022	244	11.3	21.4	25.8
2023	256	10.6	24.0	30.1
2024	261	9.9	26.2	23.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baxter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$217 (1.1%)	$18,909 (98.9%)	$19,126

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baxter High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 132^nd of 334 Middle schools	11.2%
Ranks 10^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 134^th of 336 High schools	36.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)	75.8	75.8
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	75.8	75.8
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)	66.7	75.8	9.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	66.7	75.8	9.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)	94.1	82.5	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	94.1	82.5	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)	76.5	55	21.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	76.5	55	21.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)	82.5	96	13.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	82.5	96	13.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)	70	76	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	70	76	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)	92	91.4	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	92	91.4	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)	80	63.9	16.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	80	63.9	16.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter High School)	93.5	70.7	22.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Baxter Community School District)	93.5	70.7	22.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baxter High School)	80.6	65.9	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Baxter Community School District)	80.6	65.9	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	219	256	16.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	240	15.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	30.1%	10.4%

Schools Near Baxter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)							ISASP Mathematics (2024)							ISASP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baxter High School	Public	6-12	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 227-3103	261	10	26.2	23.4%	244 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	50.6	190^th of 338 public high schools	43.8%		59.8	134^th of 336 public high schools	60.1%	56		76.7	90.6	86.0	92.6	80.6	71.1		60.5	75.0	74.4	70.4	66.7	47.4		72.1	58.3	$19,126	$217	$18,909
WEST Academy Alternative School	Public	10-12	1302 1st Avenue West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-0335	65	6	11.0	76.9%	55 (84.6%)	2 (3.1%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0.3	332^nd of 338 public high schools	1.8%		4.7	323^rd of 336 public high schools	3.9%	9							23.1							23.1				$15,439	$174	$15,265
Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 E 4th St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-5797	798	50	16.0	45.9%	668 (83.7%)	22 (2.8%)	65 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.8%)	35.5	258^th of 338 public high schools	23.7%		32.3	261^st of 336 public high schools	22.3%	3					64.5	71.4	61.5					58.1	65.1	64.9			58.3	$16,163	$234	$15,929
Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	204 N League Rd	Colfax	50054	Jasper County	Colfax-Mingo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 674-4111	313	26	12.0	41.2%	268 (85.6%)	4 (1.3%)	19 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	17 (5.4%)	39.5	241^st of 338 public high schools	28.7%		33.3	256^th of 336 public high schools	23.8%	15			90.9	80.8	73.7	71.7	72.7			77.3	63.5	60.5	66.0	50.0		67.3	56.6	$13,707	$447	$13,261
West Marshall High School	Public	9-12	601 3rd Street NW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 483-2136	299	17	17.8	26.1%	271 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	73.3	71^st of 338 public high schools	79.0%		80.4	36^th of 336 public high schools	89.3%	35					92.6	88.3	95.0					79.4	61.0	85.0			59.7	$12,821	$116	$12,706
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 Metcalf St.	Maxwell	50161	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 387-1115	208	19	10.8	37.5%	182 (87.5%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	46	216^th of 338 public high schools	36.1%		45.3	212^th of 336 public high schools	36.9%	4		78.4	53.8	95.5	78.6	86.7	72.2		75.7	69.2	72.7	57.1	60.0	72.2		81.8	46.7	$17,207	$223	$16,984
Colo-NESCO Middle/High School	Public	5-12	919 West St	Colo	50056	Story County	Colo-NESCO Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 377-2282	219	21	10.3	43.4%	199 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	71.8	81^st of 338 public high schools	76.0%		58.5	146^th of 336 public high schools	56.5%	65	90.9	87.0	66.7	66.7	96.0	79.3	85.2	90.9	73.9	66.7	71.4	84.0	75.9	70.4	72.7	33.3	62.1	$15,098	$523	$14,575
Bondurant-Farrar High School	Public	9-12	1000 Grant St. North	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 957-8191	804	52	15.6	19.0%	680 (84.6%)	27 (3.4%)	56 (7.0%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.2%)	59	153^rd of 338 public high schools	54.7%		56.9	156^th of 336 public high schools	53.6%	3					75.9	71.1	72.8					74.1	69.1	79.9			68.6	$12,930	$241	$12,689
Marshalltown High School	Public	9-12	1602 S 2nd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1130	1,613	101	15.9	71.9%	492 (30.5%)	45 (2.8%)	926 (57.4%)	85 (5.3%)	12 (0.7%)	12 (0.7%)	40 (2.5%)	17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%		14.2	302^nd of 336 public high schools	10.1%	3					60.8	62.8	66.1					45.0	49.1	56.9			42.7	$14,964	$447	$14,517
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1002 South 3rd Avenue	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 754-1000	78	2	35.7	75.6%	33 (42.3%)	1 (1.3%)	33 (42.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%		5.8	320^th of 336 public high schools	4.8%	10							33.3							25.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter High School

What district is Baxter High School in?

Baxter Community School District

What schools feed into Baxter High School?

Baxter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baxter Elementary School

How many students attend Baxter High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Baxter High School.

Is Baxter High School a good school?

Baxter High School ranks 190^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Baxter High School?

Students at Baxter High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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Schools in Baxter, IA

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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