Is Center High School a good school?

Center High School ranks 1374 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Center High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Center High School.

What is the racial makeup of Center High School?

Students at Center High School are 47% Hispanic, 27% White, 20% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Center High School?

Center High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Center Elementary Elementary : F L Moffett Pri Middle : Center Middle

Center High School

Summary:

Center High School is a public high school serving 705 students in grades 9-12 in Center, Texas, which is part of the Center Independent School District (ISD). The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of Hispanic, White, and African American students, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Center High School maintains high graduation rates and low dropout rates, its academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in Algebra I. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools, suggesting it provides strong support for its highest-achieving students. Compared to nearby schools like San Augustine High School and Garrison High School, Center High School performs better on test scores and graduation rates, but lags behind Garrison High School, which is in a higher-performing district.

Center High School's student population includes significant achievement gaps, with Asian and Hispanic students performing relatively well, but African American and special education students ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools. The school spends around $12,500 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average, but its student-teacher ratio of 13.3 is higher than the nearby schools, suggesting a potential need for additional teaching resources.

Detail:

Public 9-12

658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935-3598

(936) 598-6173

District: Center Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1374^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,449

Feeder schools for Center High School:

Elementary:	Center Elementary
	F L Moffett Pri
Middle:	Center Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.3%

White:

27.3%

African American:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Center High School ranks worse than 69.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.53. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Center High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.3%), White (27.3%), African American (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Center High School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center High School is $12,449.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center High School 1374^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Center High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Center Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Center Independent School District (Isd) 793^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Center High School

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Rank History for all students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	54.09	804^th	1427	43.7%
2005	37.08	1080^th	1429	24.4%
2006	53.05	829^th	1430	42.0%
2007	68.22	468^th	1497	68.7%
2008	62.24	617^th	1510	59.1%
2009	69.02	418^th	1539	72.8%
2010	66.73	490^th	1568	68.8%
2011	63.96	648^th	1672	61.2%
2012	48.51	868^th	1603	45.9%
2013	44.25	1039^th	1652	37.1%
2014	45.18	1048^th	1734	39.6%
2015	39.37	1203^rd	1743	31.0%
2016	35.71	1260^th	1762	28.5%
2017	32.54	1190^th	1777	33.0%
2018	38.81	1076^th	1797	40.1%
2019	39.71	1128^th	1857	39.3%
2021	40.44	1112^th	1861	40.2%
2022	46.93	951^st	1876	49.3%
2023	35.91	1267^th	1961	35.4%
2024	31.53	1374^th	1987	30.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.43	415^th	588	29.4%
2022	22.16	533^rd	664	19.7%
2024	44.41	389^th	730	46.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.40	565^th	1113	49.2%
2019	38.51	606^th	1136	46.7%
2021	57.51	319^th	1195	73.3%
2022	64.26	244^th	1278	80.9%
2023	41.94	645^th	1371	53.0%
2024	44.50	603^rd	1435	58.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.48	823^rd	1347	38.9%
2019	45.67	627^th	1357	53.8%
2021	31.03	1015^th	1382	26.6%
2022	43.73	676^th	1418	52.3%
2023	29.64	1098^th	1478	25.7%
2024	21.71	1345^th	1547	13.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.07	1167^th	1794	34.9%
2019	38.50	1151^st	1818	36.7%
2021	43.61	1006^th	1848	45.6%
2022	48.12	829^th	1847	55.1%
2023	40.83	1071^st	1897	43.5%
2024	35.62	1187^th	1883	37.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.84	1150^th	1781	35.4%
2019	44.59	1040^th	1798	42.2%
2021	42.84	1048^th	1815	42.3%
2022	46.25	964^th	1841	47.6%
2023	32.00	1299^th	1891	31.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.05	257^th	1137	77.4%
2019	52.33	726^th	1145	36.6%
2021	58.90	650^th	1177	44.8%
2022	62.12	556^th	1172	52.6%
2023	72.01	208^th	1182	82.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.31	1252^nd	1784	29.8%
2019	36.11	1168^th	1810	35.5%
2021	35.37	1153^rd	1829	37.0%
2022	41.83	912^th	1837	50.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.82	1124^th	1803	37.7%
2019	31.78	1277^th	1824	30.0%
2021	36.34	1150^th	1840	37.5%
2022	44.37	952^nd	1853	48.6%
2023	37.56	1168^th	1913	38.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.03	462^nd	486	4.9%
2019	41.24	341^st	487	30.0%
2021	37.68	333^rd	488	31.8%
2022	50.61	282^nd	507	44.4%
2023	52.77	281^st	525	46.5%
2024	58.52	237^th	529	55.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.41	702^nd	1013	30.7%
2019	35.55	617^th	1024	39.7%
2021	25.94	761^st	1020	25.4%
2022	34.75	612^th	1031	40.6%
2023	26.06	788^th	1069	26.3%
2024	21.32	857^th	1065	19.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.94	1035^th	1691	38.8%
2019	31.32	1239^th	1714	27.7%
2021	46.07	871^st	1743	50.0%
2022	54.01	655^th	1762	62.8%
2023	40.69	1032^nd	1820	43.3%
2024	40.17	973^rd	1804	46.1%

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Rank History for White students at Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.27	812^th	1539	47.2%
2019	49.42	763^rd	1526	50.0%
2021	32.44	1094^th	1510	27.5%
2022	40.23	926^th	1525	39.3%
2023	34.16	1081^st	1576	31.4%
2024	20.73	1297^th	1556	16.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Center High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	420	145	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	580
1990	377	200	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	587
1991	398	172	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	594
1992	371	168	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	565
1993	379	167	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	575
1994	381	164	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	587
1995	411	170	3	43	0	n/a	n/a	627
1996	411	170	3	43	0	n/a	n/a	627
1997	414	172	2	54	0	n/a	n/a	642
1998	429	176	5	60	0	n/a	n/a	670
1999	371	180	4	59	1	n/a	n/a	615
2000	348	194	0	64	4	n/a	n/a	610
2001	348	191	1	73	3	n/a	n/a	616
2002	350	175	2	114	1	n/a	n/a	642
2003	350	175	2	114	1	n/a	n/a	642
2004	359	173	5	115	1	n/a	n/a	653
2005	333	191	4	120	4	n/a	n/a	652
2006	315	189	4	144	3	n/a	n/a	655
2007	314	177	10	145	3	n/a	n/a	649
2008	299	186	9	156	3	n/a	n/a	653
2009	305	179	8	154	1	n/a	n/a	647
2010	285	164	7	163	2	n/a	n/a	621
2011	274	144	3	190	1	1	2	615
2012	291	123	6	199	0	1	2	622
2013	279	127	11	227	1	0	1	646
2014	270	119	20	248	2	0	4	663
2015	289	144	27	255	1	6	2	724
2016	270	153	26	294	1	4	5	753
2017	277	153	15	303	1	3	8	760
2018	255	134	13	268	0	2	6	678
2019	235	117	13	268	0	0	7	640
2020	247	131	18	274	0	0	7	677
2021	222	135	20	287	1	0	12	677
2022	228	138	25	295	1	0	13	700
2023	221	139	21	306	1	2	15	705
2024	187	134	21	324	0	2	17	685

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 Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	580	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	587	41.0	14.3	n/a
1991	594	41.2	14.4	n/a
1992	565	43.0	13.1	33.5
1993	575	42.0	13.7	28
1994	587	45.0	13.0	4.4
1995	627	52.1	12.0	8.3
1996	627	52.1	12.0	8.3
1997	642	54.3	11.8	14.6
1998	670	53.1	12.6	15.5
1999	615	51.1	12.0	21.3
2000	610	47.8	12.8	28.2
2001	616	49.7	12.4	27.1
2002	642	50.1	12.8	37.9
2003	642	50.1	12.8	37.9
2004	653	51.2	12.8	44.3
2005	652	50.1	13.0	44.2
2006	655	51.7	12.7	47.3
2007	649	51.5	12.6	45.9
2008	653	55.1	11.9	44.6
2009	647	58.9	11.0	52.9
2010	621	58.6	10.5	56
2011	615	57.7	10.6	66
2012	622	55.1	11.2	57.7
2013	646	54.5	11.8	61.1
2014	663	53.4	12.4	63.5
2015	724	52.0	13.9	64.5
2016	753	57.0	13.2	68.7
2017	760	57.1	13.2	73.6
2018	678	60.7	11.1	70.8
2019	640	56.6	11.3	71.9
2020	677	55.6	12.1	72.1
2021	677	60.6	11.1	73.4
2022	700	59.4	11.7	63.4
2023	705	53.0	13.3	74.3
2024	685	53.0	12.9	69.2

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 Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	580	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	587	41.0	14.3	n/a
1991	594	41.2	14.4	n/a
1992	565	43.0	13.1	33.5
1993	575	42.0	13.7	28
1994	587	45.0	13.0	4.4
1995	627	52.1	12.0	8.3
1996	627	52.1	12.0	8.3
1997	642	54.3	11.8	14.6
1998	670	53.1	12.6	15.5
1999	615	51.1	12.0	21.3
2000	610	47.8	12.8	28.2
2001	616	49.7	12.4	27.1
2002	642	50.1	12.8	37.9
2003	642	50.1	12.8	37.9
2004	653	51.2	12.8	44.3
2005	652	50.1	13.0	44.2
2006	655	51.7	12.7	47.3
2007	649	51.5	12.6	45.9
2008	653	55.1	11.9	44.6
2009	647	58.9	11.0	52.9
2010	621	58.6	10.5	56
2011	615	57.7	10.6	66
2012	622	55.1	11.2	57.7
2013	646	54.5	11.8	61.1
2014	663	53.4	12.4	63.5
2015	724	52.0	13.9	64.5
2016	753	57.0	13.2	68.7
2017	760	57.1	13.2	73.6
2018	678	60.7	11.1	70.8
2019	640	56.6	11.3	71.9
2020	677	55.6	12.1	72.1
2021	677	60.6	11.1	73.4
2022	700	59.4	11.7	63.4
2023	705	53.0	13.3	74.3
2024	685	53.0	12.9	69.2

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 Center High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,361 (11.5%)	$10,442 (88.5%)	$11,803
2020	$1,154 (9.9%)	$10,446 (90.1%)	$11,600
2021	$3,854 (31.0%)	$8,595 (69.0%)	$12,449

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1128^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1267^th of 1961 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Center High School)	45	18	27%
End of Course Algebra I (Center Independent School District (Isd))	52	28	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Center High School)	63	39	24%
End of Course Biology (Center Independent School District (Isd))	62	39	23%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Center High School)	44	53	9%
End of Course English I Reading (Center Independent School District (Isd))	42	53	11%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Center High School)	38	52	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Center Independent School District (Isd))	37	53	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Center High School)	67	71	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Center Independent School District (Isd))	65	72	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	640	705	10.2%
African American	117	139	18.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	21	61.5%
Hispanic	268	306	14.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	235	221	6%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.9%	74.3%	2.5%

Schools Near Center High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Center High School	Public	9-12	658 Roughrider Dr	Center	75935	Shelby County	Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 598-6173	685	53	12.9	69.2%	187 (27.3%)	134 (19.6%)	324 (47.3%)	21 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	31.5	1374^th of 1987 public high schools	30.9%		35.9	1267^th of 1961 public high schools	35.4%	107	13.5	41.0	52.0	48.0	61.3									$12,449	$3,854	$8,595
Roughrider Academy	Public	9-12	658 Roughrider Dr	Center	75935	Shelby County	Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 598-6173	51	4	12.8	72.5%	29 (56.9%)	5 (9.8%)	14 (27.5%)	2 (3.9%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.3	1543^rd of 1987 public high schools	22.3%		64	589^th of 1961 public high schools	70.0%	954				25.0	56.3									$15,458	$707	$14,751
Garrison High School	Public	9-12	459 N Us Hwy 59	Garrison	75946	Nacogdoches County	Garrison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 347-7030	225	21	10.5	50.2%	142 (63.1%)	43 (19.1%)	30 (13.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	60.4	676^th of 1987 public high schools	66.0%		55.6	780^th of 1961 public high schools	60.2%	104	23.7	75.9	72.6	72.3	61.4									$12,710	$672	$12,038
San Augustine High School	Public	6-12	702 N Clark St	San Augustine	75972	San Augustine County	San Augustine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 275-9603	336	35	9.4	77.7%	43 (12.8%)	192 (57.1%)	88 (26.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	18.9	1637^th of 1987 public high schools	17.6%		24.4	1506^th of 1961 public high schools	23.2%	131	14.6	36.2	35.9	43.9	42.6	34.2	24.2	17.0	9.8	21.2	10.0	0.0	0.0	$16,276	$3,195	$13,080

Center High School

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