Canyon Vista Middle

Summary:

Canyon Vista Middle is a public middle school located in Austin, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,370 students. The school is part of the Round Rock Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 216 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Canyon Vista Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 19-56 out of over 2,200 schools over the past 8 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its student population is unique, with a high percentage of Asian (41.24%) and White (36.57%) students, compared to the district and state averages. Canyon Vista Middle students significantly outperform their peers in the Round Rock ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 100 Texas middle schools for Asian, White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students.

While Canyon Vista Middle is a high-performing school, it also serves a small percentage of economically disadvantaged students (9.05% free/reduced lunch recipients in 2022-2023), suggesting the school is able to provide a quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other middle schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Pearson Ranch Middle and Cedar Valley Middle, Canyon Vista Middle consistently outperforms them on key metrics such as test scores and subgroup performance. However, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, could be further improved, indicating an opportunity to focus on addressing any achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
       Austin, TX  78759-6099


(512) 464-8100

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,693 Help


Students who attend Canyon Vista Middle usually attend:

High:    Westwood High School

Feeder schools for Canyon Vista Middle:

Elementary:    Kathy Caraway Elementary
    Laurel Mountain Elementary
    Spicewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,337

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
43.5%
White:
35.2%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.5% Help


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Compare Details Canyon Vista Middle ranks better than 98% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.65. (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 Canyon Vista Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Canyon Vista Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (43.5%), White (35.2%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canyon Vista Middle is 15.6, which is the highest among 11 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canyon Vista Middle is $7,693, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Canyon Vista Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Vista Middle 47th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Canyon Vista Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Canyon Vista Middle

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Rank History for all students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.90 30th 1573 98.1%
2005 89.09 30th 1582 98.1%
2006 90.17 11th 1585 99.3%
2007 87.70 22nd 1684 98.7%
2008 86.72 20th 1718 98.8%
2009 86.63 10th 1763 99.4%
2010 85.08 15th 1803 99.2%
2011 84.04 34th 1895 98.2%
2012 92.81 21st 1951 98.9%
2013 92.53 17th 1973 99.1%
2014 92.02 30th 1987 98.5%
2015 91.94 31st 2043 98.5%
2016 90.59 42nd 1987 97.9%
2017 98.65 21st 2027 99.0%
2018 98.36 21st 2080 99.0%
2019 98.17 26th 2193 98.8%
2021 96.15 56th 2252 97.5%
2022 98.37 19th 2254 99.2%
2023 96.97 44th 2330 98.1%
2024 96.65 47th 2361 98.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.25 35th 720 95.1%
2019 94.52 4th 753 99.5%
2021 92.42 20th 743 97.3%
2022 89.58 41st 813 95.0%
2023 88.27 47th 817 94.2%
2024 91.59 21st 812 97.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.89 20th 1376 98.5%
2019 96.15 25th 1445 98.3%
2021 80.94 114th 1592 92.8%
2022 93.91 47th 1643 97.1%
2023 91.92 74th 1720 95.7%
2024 95.12 54th 1760 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.87 32nd 1597 98.0%
2019 89.36 52nd 1626 96.8%
2021 66.47 277th 1712 83.8%
2022 92.33 43rd 1757 97.6%
2023 83.40 123rd 1815 93.2%
2024 70.76 275th 1881 85.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.12 219th 2039 89.3%
2019 79.49 211th 2073 89.8%
2021 56.64 751st 2172 65.4%
2022 69.59 411th 2220 81.5%
2023 73.50 354th 2251 84.3%
2024 71.67 376th 2224 83.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.73 22nd 2008 98.9%
2019 97.48 25th 2047 98.8%
2021 94.92 61st 2151 97.2%
2022 97.64 26th 2221 98.8%
2023 96.63 35th 2241 98.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.34 30th 1430 97.9%
2019 81.63 32nd 1446 97.8%
2021 82.81 88th 1501 94.1%
2022 81.69 67th 1488 95.5%
2023 80.07 63rd 1481 95.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.75 41st 2008 98.0%
2019 92.66 63rd 2058 96.9%
2021 74.19 246th 2118 88.4%
2022 89.54 89th 2182 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.41 15th 2030 99.3%
2019 98.12 22nd 2069 98.9%
2021 95.65 58th 2168 97.3%
2022 98.39 18th 2228 99.2%
2023 96.68 43rd 2245 98.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 38th 587 93.5%
2019 81.82 57th 594 90.4%
2021 80.40 66th 589 88.8%
2022 84.79 33rd 606 94.6%
2023 81.99 52nd 616 91.6%
2024 79.90 66th 612 89.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 534th 1167 54.2%
2019 61.35 340th 1193 71.5%
2021 82.23 115th 1213 90.5%
2022 66.36 275th 1251 78.0%
2023 68.91 286th 1273 77.5%
2024 76.75 187th 1271 85.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.19 61st 1895 96.8%
2019 91.35 93rd 1935 95.2%
2021 77.94 253rd 2043 87.6%
2022 93.75 56th 2077 97.3%
2023 92.81 63rd 2116 97.0%
2024 91.13 81st 2108 96.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Canyon Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.01 35th 1673 97.9%
2019 94.73 26th 1684 98.5%
2021 81.81 183rd 1700 89.2%
2022 92.70 40th 1723 97.7%
2023 91.15 59th 1749 96.6%
2024 85.95 105th 1724 93.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Open Quote Great school and staff! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 25, 2011

Open Quote It is a great school with terrific kids and supportive parents. The leadership is caring and sets a high standard which they fully expect students to reach - with the support they need. Their music and Fine Arts programs are amazing. Recent rankings disagree with the data here. As parents we received notice via enews that the school ranked #1 in the Austin area nd #6 in the state - beaten out only by schools that were magnets, charters etc - all with under three hundred students. This really is a 'world class school' like they say. I am proud to be a Mustang Close Quote



Enrollment information for Canyon Vista Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 867 27 45 52 n/a n/a n/a 0 991
1989 673 17 27 24 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1990 631 14 18 28 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1991 668 14 24 33 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1992 726 14 43 38 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 794 20 64 41 2 n/a n/a 0 921
1994 815 24 75 52 1 n/a n/a 0 967
1995 890 21 74 61 4 n/a n/a 0 1050
1996 890 21 74 61 4 n/a n/a 0 1050
1997 908 29 89 64 3 n/a n/a 0 1093
1998 930 35 116 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1138
1999 891 36 116 76 2 n/a n/a 0 1121
2000 851 24 134 73 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
2001 816 25 151 71 1 n/a n/a 0 1064
2002 782 29 198 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1083
2003 782 29 198 72 2 n/a n/a 0 1083
2004 777 38 216 67 5 n/a n/a 0 1103
2005 709 27 224 60 2 n/a n/a 0 1022
2006 681 29 260 55 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
2007 664 25 292 59 4 n/a n/a 0 1044
2008 650 24 333 54 4 n/a n/a 0 1065
2009 611 18 385 67 4 n/a n/a 0 1085
2010 605 24 419 83 4 n/a n/a 0 1135
2011 592 32 396 134 7 1 59 0 1221
2012 613 27 410 148 4 0 58 0 1260
2013 584 34 457 140 1 0 55 0 1271
2014 580 32 471 154 5 0 59 0 1301
2015 564 37 524 186 2 0 64 0 1377
2016 574 36 523 193 3 2 67 0 1398
2017 544 35 533 198 3 3 53 0 1369
2018 552 33 524 172 5 3 58 0 1347
2019 551 43 550 187 4 1 70 0 1406
2020 536 45 601 191 2 0 72 0 1447
2021 512 32 590 195 3 1 72 0 1405
2022 489 26 525 177 3 2 68 0 1290
2023 501 29 565 195 2 2 76 0 1370
2024 471 19 581 195 2 1 68 0 1337

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 Canyon Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 991 59.0 16.7 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 691 48.0 14.3 n/a
1991 740 48.2 15.3 n/a
1992 821 48.2 17.0 1.9
1993 921 54.0 17.1 3.5
1994 967 65.3 14.8 2.1
1995 1050 68.5 15.3 1.9
1996 1050 68.5 15.3 1.9
1997 1093 68.8 15.9 3
1998 1138 71.7 15.9 1.8
1999 1121 59.2 18.9 3.8
2000 1083 71.9 15.1 1.8
2001 1064 70.9 15.0 2.7
2002 1083 69.0 15.7 4.5
2003 1083 69.0 15.7 4.5
2004 1103 65.6 16.8 5.4
2005 1022 64.4 15.9 5
2006 1028 61.8 16.6 6.3
2007 1044 64.3 16.2 5.5
2008 1065 65.3 16.3 3.7
2009 1085 68.0 15.9 4.6
2010 1135 70.6 16.0 7.5
2011 1221 78.1 15.6 11.1
2012 1260 75.7 16.6 11.1
2013 1271 77.6 16.3 11.6
2014 1301 79.2 16.4 12.9
2015 1377 82.0 16.7 12.4
2016 1398 87.0 16.0 10.7
2017 1369 88.7 15.4 10
2018 1347 86.5 15.5 9.6
2019 1406 86.1 16.3 11.9
2020 1447 90.8 15.9 10.3
2021 1405 89.4 15.7 8.7
2022 1290 88.3 14.5 7.1
2023 1370 85.3 16.0 9.1
2024 1337 85.2 15.6 9.5

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 Canyon Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 991 59.0 16.7 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 691 48.0 14.3 n/a
1991 740 48.2 15.3 n/a
1992 821 48.2 17.0 1.9
1993 921 54.0 17.1 3.5
1994 967 65.3 14.8 2.1
1995 1050 68.5 15.3 1.9
1996 1050 68.5 15.3 1.9
1997 1093 68.8 15.9 3
1998 1138 71.7 15.9 1.8
1999 1121 59.2 18.9 3.8
2000 1083 71.9 15.1 1.8
2001 1064 70.9 15.0 2.7
2002 1083 69.0 15.7 4.5
2003 1083 69.0 15.7 4.5
2004 1103 65.6 16.8 5.4
2005 1022 64.4 15.9 5
2006 1028 61.8 16.6 6.3
2007 1044 64.3 16.2 5.5
2008 1065 65.3 16.3 3.7
2009 1085 68.0 15.9 4.6
2010 1135 70.6 16.0 7.5
2011 1221 78.1 15.6 11.1
2012 1260 75.7 16.6 11.1
2013 1271 77.6 16.3 11.6
2014 1301 79.2 16.4 12.9
2015 1377 82.0 16.7 12.4
2016 1398 87.0 16.0 10.7
2017 1369 88.7 15.4 10
2018 1347 86.5 15.5 9.6
2019 1406 86.1 16.3 11.9
2020 1447 90.8 15.9 10.3
2021 1405 89.4 15.7 8.7
2022 1290 88.3 14.5 7.1
2023 1370 85.3 16.0 9.1
2024 1337 85.2 15.6 9.5

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 Canyon Vista Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (5.8%) $6,746 (94.2%) $7,162
2020 $443 (5.9%) $7,114 (94.1%) $7,557
2021 $386 (5.0%) $7,307 (95.0%) $7,693

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Canyon Vista Middle

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Canyon Vista Middle)7485
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5368
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Vista Middle)8280
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Canyon Vista Middle)8786
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6470
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Vista Middle)7961
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5132
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Canyon Vista Middle)8784
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7171
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Vista Middle)9093
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7772
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Canyon Vista Middle)8987
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6969
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Canyon Vista Middle)7279
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Canyon Vista Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6661
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14061370
 2.6%
African American4329
 32.6%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian550565
 2.7%
Hispanic187195
 4.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White551501
 9.1%
Two or More Races7076
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%9.1%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Vista Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,337 students attended Canyon Vista Middle.

Students at Canyon Vista Middle are 43% Asian, 35% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes! Canyon Vista Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 47th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Canyon Vista Middle usually go on to attend Westwood High School


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