Union Parish High School

Summary:

Union Parish High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Farmerville, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 745 students. The school is part of the Union Parish School District, which is ranked 76 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Union Parish High School has a diverse student population, with 54.9% African American, 16.11% Hispanic, and 25.91% White students, the school consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to the district average of 33% and the state average of 59%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better but White students ranking 244th out of 248 Louisiana high schools in LEAP English Language Arts. Additionally, 52.21% of Union Parish High School students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

In contrast, the nearby Choudrant High School, which is part of the Lincoln Parish district, has a predominantly White student body (87.92%) and consistently ranks among the top schools in Louisiana. This stark comparison highlights the importance of factors such as district leadership, community engagement, and resource allocation in shaping a school's academic outcomes. Addressing the persistent underperformance and inequities at Union Parish High School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1126 Marion Hwy
       Farmerville, LA  71241


(318) 327-3550

District: Union Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,516 Help


Feeder schools for Union Parish High School:

Elementary:    Union Parish Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.0%
White:
24.0%
Hispanic:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Compare Details Union Parish High School ranks worse than 98.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Union Parish High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Union Parish High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (53%), White (24%), Hispanic (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Parish High School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Parish High School is $14,516.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Parish High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Parish High School 441st of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Union Parish High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Union Parish High School 262nd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Union Parish High School in the ranking list.)

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Union Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Parish 76th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Parish High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.59 397th 449 11.6%
2021 10.48 412th 459 10.2%
2022 7.61 428th 460 7.0%
2023 8.83 431st 465 7.3%
2024 3.27 441st 449 1.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.80 25th 26 3.8%
2019 49.84 19th 38 50.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.10 137th 202 32.2%
2021 16.15 195th 210 7.1%
2022 10.60 201st 206 2.4%
2023 32.23 142nd 206 31.1%
2024 13.73 166th 175 5.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 324th 403 19.6%
2019 12.29 393rd 430 8.6%
2021 9.82 417th 455 8.4%
2022 7.04 433rd 458 5.5%
2023 5.84 443rd 459 3.5%
2024 4.07 437th 444 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.84 380th 418 9.1%
2021 12.74 392nd 441 11.1%
2022 8.72 411th 441 6.8%
2023 8.46 420th 444 5.4%
2024 3.15 407th 415 1.9%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 142nd 170 16.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.25 381st 418 8.9%
2021 13.08 396th 442 10.4%
2022 10.64 400th 442 9.5%
2023 9.86 411th 443 7.2%
2024 7.84 401st 426 5.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 266th 313 15.0%
2019 11.57 320th 338 5.3%
2021 6.15 347th 352 1.4%
2022 7.22 350th 360 2.8%
2023 7.83 350th 360 2.8%
2024 3.80 331st 333 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.21 105th 118 11.0%
2019 20.56 112th 128 12.5%
2021 21.67 127th 153 17.0%
2022 13.37 146th 163 10.4%
2023 18.23 138th 163 15.3%
2024 5.39 151st 152 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.75 306th 338 9.5%
2019 22.87 299th 350 14.6%
2021 20.32 316th 358 11.7%
2022 10.57 338th 362 6.6%
2023 6.89 343rd 352 2.6%
2024 4.93 316th 320 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Union Parish High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.47 188th 290 35.2%
2008 36.16 203rd 291 30.2%
2009 36.81 217th 301 27.9%
2010 29.96 242nd 297 18.5%
2011 24.18 265th 300 11.7%
2012 23.55 275th 310 11.3%
2013 33.06 253rd 312 18.9%
2014 34.51 243rd 309 21.4%
2015 40.03 234th 312 25.0%
2016 25.53 257th 297 13.5%
2017 37.18 228th 297 23.2%
2018 20.56 246th 302 18.5%
2019 33.92 221st 313 29.4%
2021 11.63 279th 322 13.4%
2022 20.96 265th 326 18.7%
2023 19.68 255th 321 20.6%
2024 22.20 262nd 333 21.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.75 8th 38 78.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.12 59th 122 51.6%
2023 34.73 90th 138 34.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.26 190th 301 36.9%
2021 12.43 257th 285 9.8%
2022 21.83 259th 322 19.6%
2023 20.24 255th 321 20.6%
2024 25.46 250th 328 23.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.69 203rd 292 30.5%
2021 12.04 256th 288 11.1%
2022 22.77 247th 311 20.6%
2023 28.36 232nd 308 24.7%
2024 21.97 253rd 308 17.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.30 201st 291 30.9%
2021 15.39 246th 292 15.8%
2022 26.16 227th 301 24.6%
2023 16.18 253rd 306 17.3%
2024 25.46 239th 315 24.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.44 125th 233 46.4%
2021 4.01 242nd 243 0.4%
2022 22.79 203rd 256 20.7%
2023 23.97 198th 252 21.4%
2024 27.09 193rd 260 25.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.90 66th 78 15.4%
2021 13.47 80th 92 13.0%
2022 30.56 78th 103 24.3%
2023 27.06 86th 107 19.6%
2024 47.04 60th 113 46.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Union Parish High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.29 209th 249 16.1%
2021 24.16 207th 245 15.5%
2022 22.49 209th 250 16.4%
2023 13.79 239th 249 4.0%
2024 7.73 244th 248 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

Union Parish High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Union Parish High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 512 512
1990 371 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 372 159 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 381 178 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 382 170 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1994 363 165 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 342 202 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 342 202 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 335 210 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 293 212 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 248 191 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 254 187 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 231 160 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 215 164 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 215 164 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 205 155 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 214 160 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 195 167 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 201 179 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 211 172 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 186 134 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 183 214 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 285 288 3 35 0 0 0 0 611
2012 295 266 4 36 0 0 1 0 602
2013 264 267 4 38 0 0 0 0 573
2014 256 265 3 46 0 0 0 0 570
2015 216 291 3 55 1 0 1 0 567
2016 186 323 3 55 0 0 3 0 570
2017 169 313 3 72 0 0 4 0 561
2018 242 506 2 115 0 0 8 0 873
2019 254 469 3 119 0 0 11 0 856
2020 251 460 3 111 0 0 18 0 843
2021 236 430 3 113 2 0 16 0 800
2022 197 412 3 116 4 0 17 0 749
2023 193 409 4 120 2 0 17 0 745
2024 160 354 3 128 1 0 22 0 668

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 Union Parish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 29.0 17.6 75
1990 540 30.0 18.0 24.8
1991 531 29.0 18.3 68.5
1992 559 30.0 18.6 74.8
1993 552 31.0 17.8 73.4
1994 532 31.0 17.2 71.1
1995 547 30.0 18.2 25
1996 547 30.0 18.2 25
1997 549 29.5 18.6 20.9
1998 508 29.0 17.5 32.7
1999 447 27.0 16.6 37.1
2000 451 26.7 16.9 39.9
2001 401 26.0 15.4 35.7
2002 384 25.0 15.4 47.4
2003 384 25.0 15.4 47.4
2004 367 25.7 14.3 52.3
2005 382 26.7 14.3 50.5
2006 373 22.7 16.4 53.6
2007 394 20.0 19.7 51.5
2008 396 20.5 19.3 52
2009 333 22.4 14.9 52.9
2010 424 29.4 14.3 65.1
2011 611 37.1 16.4 65.6
2012 602 45.7 13.1 61.3
2013 573 42.3 13.5 63.2
2014 570 38.4 14.8 63
2015 567 43.0 13.1 70.2
2016 570 59.0 9.6 73.5
2017 561 55.1 10.1 49.6
2018 873 58.5 14.9 65.6
2019 856 55.7 15.3 53
2020 843 46.1 18.2 60.6
2021 800 47.2 16.9 53
2022 749 47.9 15.6 49.1
2023 745 52.1 14.2 52.2
2024 668 58.5 11.4 56.6

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 Union Parish High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 29.0 17.6 75
1990 540 30.0 18.0 24.8
1991 531 29.0 18.3 68.5
1992 559 30.0 18.6 74.8
1993 552 31.0 17.8 73.4
1994 532 31.0 17.2 71.1
1995 547 30.0 18.2 25
1996 547 30.0 18.2 25
1997 549 29.5 18.6 20.9
1998 508 29.0 17.5 32.7
1999 447 27.0 16.6 37.1
2000 451 26.7 16.9 39.9
2001 401 26.0 15.4 35.7
2002 384 25.0 15.4 47.4
2003 384 25.0 15.4 47.4
2004 367 25.7 14.3 52.3
2005 382 26.7 14.3 50.5
2006 373 22.7 16.4 53.6
2007 394 20.0 19.7 51.5
2008 396 20.5 19.3 52
2009 333 22.4 14.9 52.9
2010 424 29.4 14.3 65.1
2011 611 37.1 16.4 65.6
2012 602 45.7 13.1 61.3
2013 573 42.3 13.5 63.2
2014 570 38.4 14.8 63
2015 567 43.0 13.1 70.2
2016 570 59.0 9.6 73.5
2017 561 55.1 10.1 49.6
2018 873 58.5 14.9 65.6
2019 856 55.7 15.3 53
2020 843 46.1 18.2 60.6
2021 800 47.2 16.9 53
2022 749 47.9 15.6 49.1
2023 745 52.1 14.2 52.2
2024 668 58.5 11.4 56.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Parish High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,330
2018 $13,095
2019 $11,657
2020 $11,982
2021 $13,601
2022 $14,516

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Parish High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 431st of 465 Middle schools
 4.3%
Ranks 221st of 313 High schoolsRanks 255th of 321 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish High School)4719
 28%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish)4835
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish High School)5030
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)5743
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish High School)3327
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Union Parish)4140
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish High School)4134
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)4946
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Union Parish High School)2422
 2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Union Parish)2634
 8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish High School)5045
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Parish)5756
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Union Parish High School)4235
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Union Parish)4841
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Union Parish High School)6862
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Union Parish)7166
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%
End of Course English II (Union Parish High School)4545
   End of Course English II (Union Parish)5153
 2%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%
End of Course U.S. History (Union Parish High School)4624
 22%
   End of Course U.S. History (Union Parish)5433
 21%
   End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)5954
 5%
End of Course English I (Union Parish High School)6741
 26%
   End of Course English I (Union Parish)6652
 14%
   End of Course English I (Louisiana)7167
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students856745
 13%
African American469409
 12.8%
American Indian02
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic119120
 0.8%
Pacific Islander00
White254193
 24%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%52.2%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Parish High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Union Parish High School.

Students at Union Parish High School are 53% African American, 24% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Union Parish High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Union Parish Elementary School

Union Parish High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Louisiana high schools.


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