Larry C Kennedy School

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Larry C Kennedy School is an elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 359 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Creighton Elementary District, which is ranked 476 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools based on its 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance is poor, with test scores well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has relatively high dropout rates compared to the state average, ranging from 2.7% to 5.1% over the past several years. Additionally, a high percentage (84.68%) of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Biltmore Preparatory Academy stands out as a higher-performing school within the Creighton Elementary District, many of the nearby schools also struggle academically, with similar low rankings and test scores. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs, particularly for underperforming student subgroups, and explore best practices from higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2702 E Osborn Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85016-7469


(602) 381-6180

District: Creighton Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,447 Help


Students who attend Larry C Kennedy School usually attend:

High:    Camelback High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.3%
African American:
8.9%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Compare Details Larry C Kennedy School 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 11.89. (See more...)
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Compare Details Larry C Kennedy School 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 13.43. (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 (78.3%), African American (8.9%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Larry C Kennedy School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Creighton Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Larry C Kennedy School is $11,447. 7 elementary schools in the Creighton Elementary District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Larry C Kennedy School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Creighton Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Creighton Elementary District 257th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Larry C Kennedy School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 36.75 693rd 1062 34.7%
2010 31.31 794th 1090 27.2%
2011 36.22 710th 1075 34.0%
2012 29.78 896th 1141 21.5%
2013 21.27 1018th 1158 12.1%
2014 13.17 1004th 1079 7.0%
2015 10.77 912th 955 4.5%
2016 10.44 1033rd 1079 4.3%
2017 10.94 1052nd 1106 4.9%
2018 11.77 1045th 1109 5.8%
2019 11.22 971st 1039 6.5%
2021 11.00 1188th 1226 3.1%
2022 9.68 952nd 1000 4.8%
2023 11.89 1185th 1245 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.83 896th 1027 12.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 101st 155 34.8%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 28.09 297th 451 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.10 152nd 417 63.5%
2021 26.08 1003rd 1201 16.5%
2023 42.47 416th 820 49.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.56 768th 820 6.3%
2022 15.68 570th 618 7.8%
2023 16.40 1040th 1116 6.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.34 265th 423 37.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.57 1014th 1023 0.9%
2021 14.01 1147th 1219 5.9%
2023 12.48 1160th 1219 4.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.11 859th 1032 16.8%
2019 9.22 804th 850 5.4%
2021 10.36 1200th 1220 1.6%
2023 11.83 1165th 1216 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.89 580th 620 6.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.48 713th 895 20.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 847th 911 7.0%
2019 17.05 636th 709 10.3%
2021 13.87 1171st 1198 2.3%
2022 11.00 701st 716 2.1%
2023 11.82 1144th 1170 2.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.69 628th 654 4.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.13 1065th 1161 8.3%
2023 29.24 763rd 1024 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Larry C Kennedy School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.68 521st 663 21.4%
2010 32.79 492nd 692 28.9%
2011 31.39 492nd 685 28.2%
2012 37.19 516th 772 33.2%
2013 33.06 583rd 787 25.9%
2014 19.35 589th 690 14.6%
2015 13.01 485th 521 6.9%
2016 16.19 595th 677 12.1%
2017 20.09 566th 695 18.6%
2018 12.76 653rd 711 8.2%
2019 11.80 557th 605 7.9%
2021 14.40 785th 832 5.6%
2023 13.43 798th 854 6.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.54 308th 650 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Larry C Kennedy School

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 Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.01 452nd 503 10.1%
2023 17.76 644th 717 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.75 527th 624 15.5%
2021 13.67 777th 820 5.2%
2023 16.35 719th 806 10.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.26 579th 617 6.2%
2021 17.44 737th 818 9.9%
2023 12.29 774th 810 4.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.68 381st 404 5.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.21 424th 573 26.0%
2022 8.01 128th 129 0.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.78 487th 543 10.3%
2021 16.97 766th 802 4.5%
2023 16.25 699th 760 8.0%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.22 345th 390 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Larry C Kennedy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.49 450th 780 42.3%
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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 Larry C Kennedy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 48 22 108 21 n/a n/a -259 375
1989 267 24 10 72 20 n/a n/a 67 460
1990 321 35 22 95 31 n/a n/a 120 624
1991 385 47 9 163 56 n/a n/a 68 728
1992 395 77 7 221 70 n/a n/a 0 770
1993 303 73 6 353 63 n/a n/a 0 798
1994 345 77 11 411 59 n/a n/a 0 903
1995 378 90 12 600 80 n/a n/a 0 1160
1996 378 90 12 600 80 n/a n/a 0 1160
1997 326 115 11 664 88 n/a n/a 0 1204
1998 276 115 15 713 61 n/a n/a 0 1180
1999 247 140 22 727 83 n/a n/a 0 1219
2000 204 109 11 751 106 n/a n/a 0 1181
2001 180 87 7 674 84 n/a n/a 0 1032
2002 147 65 4 650 64 n/a n/a 0 930
2003 147 65 4 650 64 n/a n/a 0 930
2004 118 53 2 704 73 n/a n/a 0 950
2005 108 38 6 672 72 n/a n/a 0 896
2006 102 50 7 642 69 n/a n/a 0 870
2007 95 40 5 614 67 n/a n/a 0 821
2008 87 44 4 555 55 n/a n/a 0 745
2009 88 42 5 525 56 n/a n/a 0 716
2010 76 64 6 518 68 n/a n/a 0 732
2011 75 53 7 543 42 0 2 0 722
2012 75 76 8 556 42 0 8 0 765
2013 70 65 26 521 30 1 10 0 723
2014 69 68 40 509 27 4 12 0 729
2015 48 73 37 477 23 3 11 0 672
2016 51 43 32 468 27 4 3 0 628
2017 37 39 33 455 26 8 9 0 607
2018 30 44 25 417 32 5 10 0 563
2019 35 41 21 454 31 6 13 0 601
2020 32 29 14 455 22 5 8 0 565
2021 29 23 9 384 19 3 9 0 476
2022 31 35 4 339 16 0 6 0 431
2023 21 32 4 281 14 2 5 0 359

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 Larry C Kennedy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 21.0 17.8 n/a
1989 460 20.8 22.1 n/a
1990 624 30.2 20.6 n/a
1991 728 30.5 23.8 n/a
1992 770 32.8 23.4 n/a
1993 798 30.7 26.0 n/a
1994 903 35.3 25.6 n/a
1995 1160 44.7 26.0 n/a
1996 1160 44.7 26.0 n/a
1997 1204 49.5 24.3 n/a
1998 1180 48.2 24.5 n/a
1999 1219 51.8 23.5 n/a
2000 1181 57.4 20.6 n/a
2001 1032 52.0 19.8 n/a
2002 930 52.1 17.9 n/a
2003 930 52.1 17.9 n/a
2004 950 50.7 18.7 99.7
2005 896 50.2 17.8 99.7
2006 870 52.3 16.6 99.7
2007 821 49.7 16.5 92.6
2008 745 46.4 16.1 89.7
2009 716 46.1 15.5 89.5
2010 732 44.5 16.4 85.5
2011 722 46.1 15.6 76.9
2012 765 42.0 18.2 92.4
2013 723 36.3 19.8 92.5
2014 729 39.3 18.5 95.6
2015 672 35.0 19.2 94.8
2016 628 35.0 17.9 97.3
2017 607 33.3 18.2 87.1
2018 563 30.9 18.2 94.8
2019 601 41.8 14.3 94.8
2020 565 37.8 14.9 94.7
2021 476 28.3 16.8 n/a
2022 431 29.1 14.7 35.3
2023 359 27.6 12.9 84.7

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 Larry C Kennedy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 375 21.0 17.8 n/a
1989 460 20.8 22.1 n/a
1990 624 30.2 20.6 n/a
1991 728 30.5 23.8 n/a
1992 770 32.8 23.4 n/a
1993 798 30.7 26.0 n/a
1994 903 35.3 25.6 n/a
1995 1160 44.7 26.0 n/a
1996 1160 44.7 26.0 n/a
1997 1204 49.5 24.3 n/a
1998 1180 48.2 24.5 n/a
1999 1219 51.8 23.5 n/a
2000 1181 57.4 20.6 n/a
2001 1032 52.0 19.8 n/a
2002 930 52.1 17.9 n/a
2003 930 52.1 17.9 n/a
2004 950 50.7 18.7 99.7
2005 896 50.2 17.8 99.7
2006 870 52.3 16.6 99.7
2007 821 49.7 16.5 92.6
2008 745 46.4 16.1 89.7
2009 716 46.1 15.5 89.5
2010 732 44.5 16.4 85.5
2011 722 46.1 15.6 76.9
2012 765 42.0 18.2 92.4
2013 723 36.3 19.8 92.5
2014 729 39.3 18.5 95.6
2015 672 35.0 19.2 94.8
2016 628 35.0 17.9 97.3
2017 607 33.3 18.2 87.1
2018 563 30.9 18.2 94.8
2019 601 41.8 14.3 94.8
2020 565 37.8 14.9 94.7
2021 476 28.3 16.8 n/a
2022 431 29.1 14.7 35.3
2023 359 27.6 12.9 84.7

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 Larry C Kennedy School

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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 $1,433 (13.3%) $135 (1.3%) $3,001 (27.9%) $7,377 (68.6%) $1,811 (16.8%) $9,188 (85.4%) $10,756
2020 $1,227 (11.1%) $238 (2.2%) $2,692 (24.4%) $7,926 (71.9%) $1,637 (14.8%) $9,563 (86.7%) $11,029
2021 $1,328 (13.5%) $502 (5.1%) $3,159 (32.0%) $6,321 (64.1%) $1,711 (17.3%) $8,032 (81.4%) $9,863
2022 $1,757 (15.3%) $386 (3.4%) $3,901 (34.1%) $7,187 (62.8%) $2,117 (18.5%) $9,304 (81.3%) $11,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Larry C Kennedy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1185th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 557th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 798th of 854 Middle schools
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students601359
 40.3%
African American4132
 22%
American Indian3114
 54.8%
Asian214
 81%
Hispanic454281
 38.1%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White3521
 40%
Two or More Races135
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%84.7%
 10.2%


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Students at Larry C Kennedy School are 78% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% White, 4% American Indian, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Larry C Kennedy School usually go on to attend:

High : Camelback High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Larry C Kennedy School.


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