The Varnett School - Northeast

Summary:

The Varnett School - Northeast is a public charter elementary school serving 344 students in grades PK-8 in Houston, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic (68.6%) and African American (30.52%) student population, with a high percentage (98.26%) of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its higher per-student spending, The Varnett School - Northeast consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools and significantly underperforms on state assessments compared to the state and district averages. The school's African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups all perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, nearby public schools like Idea Lake Houston Academy and Hilliard Elementary, which serve similar student populations, are able to achieve better academic outcomes.

The Varnett School - Northeast's low academic performance, despite its higher per-student spending, suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's struggles. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and underperforming student subgroups may indicate the need for more targeted interventions and support services to address the unique challenges faced by these students. Addressing these issues may be crucial for the school to improve its educational outcomes and provide a high-quality learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 8305 Mesa Dr
       Houston, TX  77028


(713) 631-4396

District: The Varnett Public School

SchoolDigger Rank:
4202nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,795 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.6%
African American:
26.8%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Compare Details The Varnett School - Northeast ranks worse than 89.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the The Varnett Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Varnett School - Northeast ranks worse than 82.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.07. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.6%), African American (26.8%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the The Varnett Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Varnett School - Northeast is 13.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the The Varnett Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare The Varnett School - Northeast employs 27 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Varnett School - Northeast is $11,795. 1 elementary schools in the The Varnett Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Varnett School - Northeast:

SchoolDigger ranks The Varnett School - Northeast 4202nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See The Varnett School - Northeast in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Varnett School - Northeast 1942nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See The Varnett School - Northeast in the ranking list.)

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The Varnett Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Varnett Public School 872nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Varnett School - Northeast

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.25 2425th 3465 30.0%
2005 10.98 3370th 3475 3.0%
2006 52.94 1896th 3476 45.5%
2007 22.94 3313th 3724 11.0%
2008 20.70 3410th 3768 9.5%
2009 32.81 3077th 3884 20.8%
2010 52.00 2230th 3937 43.4%
2011 19.19 3761st 4095 8.2%
2012 35.77 3107th 4206 26.1%
2013 28.32 3475th 4221 17.7%
2014 34.98 3155th 4260 25.9%
2015 36.60 3035th 4320 29.7%
2016 69.03 1326th 4286 69.1%
2017 26.29 3390th 4329 21.7%
2018 17.94 3908th 4359 10.3%
2019 15.15 4143rd 4479 7.5%
2021 11.91 4398th 4578 3.9%
2022 17.37 4080th 4581 10.9%
2023 16.61 4210th 4647 9.4%
2024 16.71 4202nd 4675 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.85 1661st 3226 48.5%
2019 39.16 2152nd 3333 35.4%
2021 16.11 3342nd 3446 3.0%
2022 23.99 3030th 3487 13.1%
2023 26.22 2956th 3556 16.9%
2024 25.21 3034th 3638 16.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.54 2478th 3558 30.4%
2019 39.73 2082nd 3684 43.5%
2021 18.86 3725th 3799 1.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.80 3506th 4264 17.8%
2019 24.76 3768th 4309 12.6%
2021 16.91 4189th 4451 5.9%
2022 26.33 3722nd 4477 16.9%
2023 23.26 3923rd 4521 13.2%
2024 22.28 4004th 4560 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.93 3726th 4306 13.5%
2019 16.56 4027th 4348 7.4%
2021 13.56 4298th 4499 4.5%
2022 23.21 3853rd 4561 15.5%
2023 19.61 4048th 4588 11.8%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 2022nd 4240 52.3%
2019 46.76 2207th 4295 48.6%
2021 16.90 4182nd 4331 3.4%
2022 25.81 3751st 4461 15.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 4039th 4319 6.5%
2019 18.41 3930th 4357 9.8%
2021 12.31 4337th 4498 3.6%
2022 14.94 4230th 4563 7.3%
2023 17.75 4118th 4585 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 2233rd 2483 10.1%
2019 25.76 2112th 2515 16.0%
2021 17.72 2297th 2444 6.0%
2022 28.74 1932nd 2421 20.2%
2023 27.12 1968th 2443 19.4%
2024 21.03 2158th 2421 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.04 3314th 4168 20.5%
2019 23.48 3656th 4188 12.7%
2021 16.21 4085th 4329 5.6%
2022 24.86 3700th 4376 15.4%
2023 25.51 3636th 4401 17.4%
2024 23.42 3790th 4431 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 2055th 3127 34.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Varnett School - Northeast

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.62 1712th 2193 21.9%
2021 21.52 1834th 2252 18.6%
2022 47.64 1079th 2254 52.1%
2023 44.75 1232nd 2330 47.1%
2024 23.07 1942nd 2361 17.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.34 578th 1445 60.0%
2021 38.99 949th 1592 40.4%
2022 45.50 781st 1643 52.5%
2023 56.30 569th 1720 66.9%
2024 35.99 1129th 1760 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.18 1786th 1881 5.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.46 1169th 2073 43.6%
2021 29.61 1650th 2172 24.0%
2022 62.56 584th 2220 73.7%
2023 53.70 895th 2251 60.2%
2024 27.17 1790th 2224 19.5%
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Rank History for middle school Migrant students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.94 8th 70 88.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.22 1746th 2047 14.7%
2021 24.76 1703rd 2151 20.8%
2022 54.87 870th 2221 60.8%
2023 54.17 917th 2241 59.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.06 956th 2058 53.5%
2021 30.41 1619th 2118 23.6%
2022 54.56 747th 2182 65.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.34 1423rd 2069 31.2%
2021 18.74 1886th 2168 13.0%
2022 35.86 1453rd 2228 34.8%
2023 34.21 1512th 2245 32.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.85 806th 1193 32.4%
2021 18.35 1134th 1213 6.5%
2022 49.76 519th 1251 58.5%
2023 37.15 779th 1273 38.8%
2024 15.67 1214th 1271 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Varnett School - Northeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.75 1234th 1935 36.2%
2021 34.58 1364th 2043 33.2%
2022 60.40 621st 2077 70.1%
2023 59.02 694th 2116 67.2%
2024 27.94 1652nd 2108 21.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for The Varnett School - Northeast

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 127 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2005 3 127 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 3 153 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 2 180 0 208 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 1 201 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 1 190 0 252 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 1 189 1 262 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 8 199 1 276 0 0 1 0 485
2012 8 198 1 332 1 0 1 0 541
2013 12 171 1 324 3 0 1 0 512
2014 19 186 0 345 2 0 0 0 552
2015 13 176 0 331 2 0 0 0 522
2016 38 152 0 328 2 0 1 0 521
2017 22 201 0 313 2 0 0 0 538
2018 14 188 1 310 1 0 0 0 514
2019 18 206 1 352 1 0 2 0 580
2020 3 166 0 344 0 0 3 0 516
2021 2 134 0 308 0 0 2 0 446
2022 1 107 0 265 0 0 4 0 377
2023 0 105 0 236 0 0 3 0 344
2024 0 99 0 268 0 0 2 0 369

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

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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 The Varnett School - Northeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 154 13.0 11.8 0
2005 209 12.0 17.4 35.4
2006 269 9.0 29.9 88.5
2007 390 12.0 32.5 70
2008 452 22.0 20.5 87.8
2009 443 21.0 21.1 94.6
2010 453 20.0 22.6 98.2
2011 485 24.0 20.2 99
2012 541 22.8 23.6 98.2
2013 512 23.8 21.4 99.2
2014 552 24.0 23.0 98.7
2015 522 26.0 20.0 98.7
2016 521 27.0 19.2 83.3
2017 538 27.0 19.8 74.7
2018 514 24.3 21.1 80.9
2019 580 26.8 21.6 73.6
2020 516 21.2 24.2 90.5
2021 446 25.2 17.6 99.8
2022 377 20.6 18.2 98.7
2023 344 16.3 21.0 98.3
2024 369 27.0 13.6 98.1

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 The Varnett School - Northeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 154 13.0 11.8 0
2005 209 12.0 17.4 35.4
2006 269 9.0 29.9 88.5
2007 390 12.0 32.5 70
2008 452 22.0 20.5 87.8
2009 443 21.0 21.1 94.6
2010 453 20.0 22.6 98.2
2011 485 24.0 20.2 99
2012 541 22.8 23.6 98.2
2013 512 23.8 21.4 99.2
2014 552 24.0 23.0 98.7
2015 522 26.0 20.0 98.7
2016 521 27.0 19.2 83.3
2017 538 27.0 19.8 74.7
2018 514 24.3 21.1 80.9
2019 580 26.8 21.6 73.6
2020 516 21.2 24.2 90.5
2021 446 25.2 17.6 99.8
2022 377 20.6 18.2 98.7
2023 344 16.3 21.0 98.3
2024 369 27.0 13.6 98.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Varnett School - Northeast

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $753 (8.8%) $7,807 (91.2%) $8,560
2020 $1,056 (12.1%) $7,673 (87.9%) $8,729
2021 $1,925 (16.3%) $9,869 (83.7%) $11,795

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Varnett School - Northeast

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4143rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4210th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 1712th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1232nd of 2330 Middle schools
 25.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (The Varnett School - Northeast)3124
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (The Varnett Public School)2329
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Varnett School - Northeast)2721
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (The Varnett Public School)2931
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (The Varnett School - Northeast)1835
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (The Varnett Public School)2126
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett School - Northeast)2438
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett Public School)2732
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (The Varnett School - Northeast)3131
   5th Grade Reading (The Varnett Public School)3433
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett School - Northeast)268
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett Public School)3726
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (The Varnett School - Northeast)163
 13%
   5th Grade Science (The Varnett Public School)224
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (The Varnett School - Northeast)3531
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (The Varnett Public School)2636
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett School - Northeast)1922
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett Public School)3224
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (The Varnett School - Northeast)2750
 23%
   7th Grade Reading (The Varnett Public School)3140
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett School - Northeast)2328
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (The Varnett Public School)2629
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students580344
 40.7%
African American206105
 49%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic352236
 33%
Pacific Islander00
White180
 100%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%98.3%
 24.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended The Varnett School - Northeast.

Students at The Varnett School - Northeast are 73% Hispanic, 27% African American.

The Varnett School - Northeast ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Texas elementary schools.


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

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