Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Summary:

Houghton-Kearney Elementary is a public K-8 school in Fresno, California, part of the Central Unified School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, currently ranking 3,086 out of 5,862 California elementary schools with a 2-star rating.

Houghton-Kearney Elementary faces several challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, lower student performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to district and state averages, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school performs better than some nearby schools outside the district, such as Kerman-Floyd Elementary and West Park Elementary, it lags behind other schools within the Central Unified District, like Harvest Elementary, John Steinbeck Elementary, and Central Elementary.

Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and improving student performance, particularly for subgroups like low socioeconomic status students, could be crucial for Houghton-Kearney Elementary to enhance its overall outcomes and better serve the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-8

 8905 West Kearney Blvd.
       Fresno, CA  93706-9517


(559) 276-5285

District: Central Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3086th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,685 Help


Students who attend Houghton-Kearney Elementary usually attend:

High:    Central East High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.8%
White:
22.6%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Central Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.62. (See more...)
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Compare Details Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.8%), White (22.6%), Asian (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houghton-Kearney Elementary is 21.1, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houghton-Kearney Elementary is $6,685, which is the 2nd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Central Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houghton-Kearney Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Houghton-Kearney Elementary 3086th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Houghton-Kearney Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Houghton-Kearney Elementary 1154th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Houghton-Kearney Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Unified 896th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.78 2317th 4809 51.8%
2005 48.53 2269th 4822 52.9%
2006 38.54 2788th 4818 42.1%
2007 45.17 2609th 5113 49.0%
2008 44.26 2704th 5113 47.1%
2009 31.93 3560th 5193 31.4%
2010 39.75 3189th 5314 40.0%
2011 46.91 2777th 5377 48.4%
2012 32.31 3785th 5390 29.8%
2013 38.26 3438th 5530 37.8%
2015 34.71 3349th 5611 40.3%
2016 36.29 3312th 5614 41.0%
2017 46.94 2711th 5692 52.4%
2018 36.95 3341st 5662 41.0%
2019 37.35 3362nd 5789 41.9%
2022 37.18 3286th 5883 44.1%
2023 50.46 2510th 5874 57.3%
2024 41.62 3086th 5862 47.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 3540th 5084 30.4%
2019 34.38 3545th 5173 31.5%
2022 35.13 3409th 5264 35.2%
2023 60.86 1699th 5374 68.4%
2024 42.24 2962nd 5511 46.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 2997th 5413 44.6%
2019 41.15 3038th 5492 44.7%
2024 46.17 2636th 5605 53.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.69 4505th 5431 17.1%
2019 31.65 3654th 5510 33.7%
2022 42.42 2870th 5663 49.3%
2023 56.60 2103rd 5650 62.8%
2024 40.02 3060th 5636 45.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.55 3036th 4830 37.1%
2019 31.26 3604th 4963 27.4%
2022 36.19 3199th 5084 37.1%
2023 53.72 2022nd 5098 60.3%
2024 45.27 2598th 5102 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.01 604th 1769 65.9%
2005 62.16 573rd 1777 67.8%
2006 51.04 794th 1804 56.0%
2007 64.08 602nd 1999 69.9%
2008 60.77 693rd 2005 65.4%
2009 63.43 678th 2063 67.1%
2010 35.02 1440th 2179 33.9%
2011 39.78 1369th 2236 38.8%
2012 48.85 1122nd 2259 50.3%
2013 48.37 1207th 2379 49.3%
2015 41.80 1288th 2477 48.0%
2016 55.72 967th 2497 61.3%
2017 60.28 880th 2508 64.9%
2018 41.61 1316th 2480 46.9%
2019 37.30 1543rd 2715 43.2%
2022 52.51 1096th 2740 60.0%
2023 65.21 777th 2802 72.3%
2024 50.48 1154th 2777 58.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 1280th 2230 42.6%
2019 41.89 1274th 2369 46.2%
2022 41.41 1282nd 2458 47.8%
2023 74.41 431st 2549 83.1%
2024 55.41 871st 2575 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 1195th 2262 47.2%
2022 68.43 642nd 2509 74.4%
2024 27.15 1792nd 2546 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 1091st 2273 52.0%
2019 45.82 1133rd 2407 52.9%
2022 38.60 1387th 2527 45.1%
2023 67.85 660th 2558 74.2%
2024 64.12 734th 2547 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.91 1133rd 2072 45.3%
2019 20.24 1886th 2213 14.8%
2022 46.03 1106th 2359 53.1%
2023 63.61 655th 2391 72.6%
2024 51.83 950th 2383 60.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.05 694th 1555 55.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 3 6 72 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1989 144 1 7 68 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 157 4 10 80 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 175 3 9 76 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1992 172 4 10 84 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1993 172 1 12 105 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 158 1 11 105 3 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 139 0 17 103 2 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 139 0 17 103 2 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 141 0 21 110 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 131 4 22 92 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 124 3 24 86 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 133 4 28 71 2 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 143 5 24 70 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 133 1 17 91 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 133 1 17 91 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 116 2 25 88 0 n/a n/a 5 236
2005 111 2 28 97 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 110 2 23 115 0 n/a n/a 2 252
2007 97 4 24 95 0 n/a n/a 4 224
2008 105 4 19 103 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 105 4 18 118 1 0 6 0 252
2010 110 4 13 126 2 0 3 0 258
2011 104 3 14 136 1 0 9 0 267
2012 89 1 11 140 1 0 3 0 245
2013 79 1 9 155 3 0 8 0 255
2014 82 5 9 147 3 0 4 0 250
2015 78 1 7 137 2 0 3 0 228
2016 74 0 11 133 0 0 2 0 220
2017 81 0 11 130 1 0 1 0 224
2018 71 0 13 147 0 0 2 0 233
2019 59 4 17 132 0 0 0 0 212
2020 53 3 12 137 1 0 7 0 213
2021 44 0 13 142 1 0 3 0 203
2022 49 0 14 128 1 0 9 0 201
2023 43 0 20 125 0 0 2 0 190

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 10.0 26.3 n/a
1989 220 9.2 23.9 n/a
1990 251 9.0 27.8 n/a
1991 263 9.0 29.2 n/a
1992 270 9.1 29.6 44.4
1993 292 10.0 29.2 46.2
1994 278 10.0 27.8 45.7
1995 261 10.0 26.1 51.7
1996 261 10.0 26.1 51.7
1997 274 12.0 22.8 94.9
1998 251 12.0 20.9 47
1999 239 12.0 19.9 51
2000 238 12.0 19.8 50.4
2001 243 12.0 20.3 51.4
2002 242 12.7 19.1 52.1
2003 242 12.7 19.1 52.1
2004 236 10.7 22.1 58.4
2005 238 11.4 20.9 51.7
2006 252 13.0 19.4 52.8
2007 224 10.0 22.4 52.7
2008 233 13.0 17.9 55.4
2009 252 12.0 19.4 52.8
2010 258 11.3 22.8 58.9
2011 267 n/a n/a 58.8
2012 245 8.6 28.4 n/a
2013 255 9.8 25.8 57.3
2014 250 10.0 25.0 61.2
2015 228 9.0 25.3 63.2
2016 220 9.0 24.4 65
2017 224 9.0 24.8 59.8
2018 233 9.0 25.8 68.7
2019 212 9.0 23.5 69.3
2020 213 n/a n/a 64.3
2021 203 9.0 22.5 60.6
2022 201 9.0 22.3 53.7
2023 190 9.0 21.1 72.6

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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 263 10.0 26.3 n/a
1989 220 9.2 23.9 n/a
1990 251 9.0 27.8 n/a
1991 263 9.0 29.2 n/a
1992 270 9.1 29.6 44.4
1993 292 10.0 29.2 46.2
1994 278 10.0 27.8 45.7
1995 261 10.0 26.1 51.7
1996 261 10.0 26.1 51.7
1997 274 12.0 22.8 94.9
1998 251 12.0 20.9 47
1999 239 12.0 19.9 51
2000 238 12.0 19.8 50.4
2001 243 12.0 20.3 51.4
2002 242 12.7 19.1 52.1
2003 242 12.7 19.1 52.1
2004 236 10.7 22.1 58.4
2005 238 11.4 20.9 51.7
2006 252 13.0 19.4 52.8
2007 224 10.0 22.4 52.7
2008 233 13.0 17.9 55.4
2009 252 12.0 19.4 52.8
2010 258 11.3 22.8 58.9
2011 267 n/a n/a 58.8
2012 245 8.6 28.4 n/a
2013 255 9.8 25.8 57.3
2014 250 10.0 25.0 61.2
2015 228 9.0 25.3 63.2
2016 220 9.0 24.4 65
2017 224 9.0 24.8 59.8
2018 233 9.0 25.8 68.7
2019 212 9.0 23.5 69.3
2020 213 n/a n/a 64.3
2021 203 9.0 22.5 60.6
2022 201 9.0 22.3 53.7
2023 190 9.0 21.1 72.6

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201396.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%
201494.0%3.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%94.0%94.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Houghton-Kearney Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3362nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2510th of 5874 Elementary schools
 15.3%
Ranks 1543rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 777th of 2802 Middle schools
 29.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)66.758.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)44.634.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)48.736.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)28.641.7
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)43.735.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)42.925
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)46.730.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)42.542.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)2939.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)3125.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)9.726.1
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Central Unified)2124.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)36.852.2
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)49.944.3
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)31.634.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)37.629.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)51.660
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)43.942.9
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)2924
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)26.324.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)36.858.8
 22%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Unified)38.236.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)28.644.4
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Unified)29.122.5
 6.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Houghton-Kearney Elementary)19.135.3
 16.2%
   8th Grade Science (Central Unified)20.819.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212190
 10.4%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian1720
 17.6%
Hispanic132125
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5943
 27.1%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%72.6%
 3.3%


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Students at Houghton-Kearney Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 23% White, 11% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks 3086th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Houghton-Kearney Elementary.

Students who attend Houghton-Kearney Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Central East High


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