Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is a public charter school in Phoenix, Arizona that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has seen some demographic shifts in recent years, including a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American students.

One of the school's key strengths is its strong graduation rates, which have been at or above 84% in recent years, outperforming many nearby schools. However, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, where its test scores are lower than the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 4% of 11th graders were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 22%. The school's English Language Arts scores are also below the state averages across most grade levels. These academic struggles may be linked to the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests a predominantly low-income student population.

Compared to nearby charter schools, AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback, The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix, Desert Marigold School, and others, Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix has lower test scores but higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. This suggests that while the school faces academic challenges, it is providing a supportive environment for its students, helping them to stay in school and graduate at higher rates.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 4837 E McDowell Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85008-4225


(602) 244-9855

District: Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.3%
Hispanic:
24.7%
Asian:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: African American (56.3%), Hispanic (24.7%), Asian (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Rank History for Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 42.60 633rd 1062 40.4%
2010 57.55 460th 1090 57.8%
2011 28.70 813th 1075 24.4%
2012 37.44 784th 1141 31.3%
2013 35.91 810th 1158 30.1%
2014 29.37 799th 1079 25.9%
2016 12.14 1009th 1079 6.5%
2017 26.06 805th 1106 27.2%
2018 22.91 856th 1109 22.8%
2019 48.82 485th 1039 53.3%
2021 29.28 803rd 1226 34.5%
2023 26.29 880th 1245 29.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.48 835th 1027 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 35.68 234th 451 48.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.07 1041st 1201 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 701st 820 14.5%
2023 33.85 736th 1116 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.64 814th 1023 20.4%
2021 29.67 822nd 1219 32.6%
2023 29.02 824th 1219 32.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 768th 1032 25.6%
2021 31.29 772nd 1220 36.7%
2023 21.50 976th 1216 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.57 475th 620 23.4%
2022 20.75 252nd 270 6.7%
2023 23.76 283rd 316 10.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 42nd 100 58.0%
2021 48.80 339th 895 62.1%
2023 28.99 470th 607 22.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.11 1155th 1198 3.6%
2023 45.39 577th 1170 50.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.74 921st 1161 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 57.69 260th 663 60.8%
2010 52.98 308th 692 55.5%
2011 25.82 537th 685 21.6%
2012 35.53 537th 772 30.4%
2013 39.76 501st 787 36.3%
2014 39.64 407th 690 41.0%
2016 53.23 265th 677 60.9%
2017 41.24 346th 695 50.2%
2018 17.44 595th 711 16.3%
2021 20.69 685th 832 17.7%
2023 23.16 644th 854 24.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.70 515th 650 20.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
2023 29.11 88th 145 39.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.34 447th 503 11.1%
2023 32.12 468th 717 34.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.78 585th 624 6.3%
2021 16.69 756th 820 7.8%
2023 23.79 609th 806 24.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.67 449th 617 27.2%
2021 28.73 562nd 818 31.3%
2023 23.66 612th 810 24.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.18 284th 404 29.7%
2023 27.01 208th 247 15.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 60th 125 52.0%
2021 39.05 306th 573 46.6%
2023 29.62 288th 400 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.89 724th 802 9.7%
2023 12.34 739th 760 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.70 729th 780 6.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 68.33 137th 397 65.5%
2012 30.29 331st 471 29.7%
2013 53.03 241st 491 50.9%
2014 78.32 86th 394 78.2%
2016 49.94 153rd 406 62.3%
2017 48.71 152nd 416 63.5%
2018 42.12 184th 420 56.2%
2021 25.13 369th 509 27.5%
2022 26.00 298th 464 35.8%
2023 25.29 339th 469 27.7%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.67 271st 374 27.5%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.37 88th 253 65.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.24 237th 354 33.1%
2021 25.34 355th 492 27.8%
2022 36.50 231st 456 49.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.48 117th 370 68.4%
2021 24.97 357th 492 27.4%
2022 14.87 387th 455 14.9%
2023 25.82 301st 429 29.8%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.33 33rd 122 73.0%
2021 41.42 151st 306 50.7%
2022 37.11 160th 301 46.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 35.54 233rd 441 47.2%
2023 25.02 285th 379 24.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.42 362nd 448 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, 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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 100 49 13 90 16 n/a n/a 0 268
2010 103 60 9 74 10 n/a n/a 0 256
2011 127 85 3 42 7 1 2 0 267
2012 128 149 3 57 9 1 2 0 349
2013 106 152 10 49 3 1 2 0 323
2014 67 125 6 48 3 3 1 0 253
2015 90 143 7 53 6 2 2 0 303
2016 71 151 9 61 5 2 1 0 300
2017 71 177 14 64 2 1 1 0 330
2018 49 181 40 71 2 1 6 0 350
2019 45 188 29 47 2 0 4 0 315
2020 50 247 41 67 2 0 21 0 428
2021 45 208 33 67 2 0 8 0 363
2022 41 219 37 76 1 1 8 0 383
2023 28 214 34 94 3 1 6 0 380

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 268 n/a n/a 54.9
2010 256 n/a n/a 63.3
2011 267 n/a n/a 67.8
2012 349 n/a n/a 71.6
2013 323 n/a n/a 75.9
2014 253 n/a n/a 81.8
2015 303 n/a n/a 90.8
2016 300 n/a n/a 89.3
2017 330 n/a n/a 91.8
2018 350 n/a n/a 98
2019 315 n/a n/a 97.8
2020 428 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 363 n/a n/a 95.9
2022 383 n/a n/a 95.8
2023 380 n/a n/a 98.7

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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 268 n/a n/a 54.9
2010 256 n/a n/a 63.3
2011 267 n/a n/a 67.8
2012 349 n/a n/a 71.6
2013 323 n/a n/a 75.9
2014 253 n/a n/a 81.8
2015 303 n/a n/a 90.8
2016 300 n/a n/a 89.3
2017 330 n/a n/a 91.8
2018 350 n/a n/a 98
2019 315 n/a n/a 97.8
2020 428 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 363 n/a n/a 95.9
2022 383 n/a n/a 95.8
2023 380 n/a n/a 98.7

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 Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $398 (4.2%) $916 (9.6%) $1,712 (17.9%) $4,829 (50.6%) $3,397 (35.6%) $8,226 (86.2%) $9,540
2020 $01 (0.0%) $640 (7.4%) $641 (7.4%) $1,116 (12.9%) $6,902 (79.7%) $8,018 (92.6%) $8,659

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 485th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 880th of 1245 Elementary schools
 24%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315380
 20.6%
African American188214
 13.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2934
 17.2%
Hispanic4794
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White4528
 37.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%98.7%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.

Students at Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix are 56% African American, 25% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.


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