Salem Academy Charter School

Summary:

Salem Academy Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Salem, Massachusetts, with a diverse student population of 489 students. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Massachusetts high schools and has maintained high graduation rates and low dropout rates, outperforming nearby public high schools in these key metrics.

Academically, Salem Academy Charter School has shown strong performance in English Language Arts, with 10th-grade students and overall students outperforming the state average. However, the school has struggled with Mathematics proficiency, underperforming the state average. The school's performance for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students has been particularly strong, ranking well compared to other Massachusetts high schools. But the school has faced challenges in supporting its special education population, an area that could benefit from further attention and improvement.

When compared to nearby schools, Salem Academy Charter School outperforms public high schools like Peabody Veterans Memorial High and Salem High in graduation rates, dropout rates, and English Language Arts test scores. However, the school falls short of the higher-performing Beverly High and Marblehead High in terms of overall academic achievement and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 45 Congress St.
       Salem, MA  01970


(978) 744-2105

District: Salem Academy Charter (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,262 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
White:
30.3%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Academy Charter School ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Salem Academy Charter School ranks worse than 55.5% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salem Academy Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (49.5%), White (30.3%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Academy Charter School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Salem Academy Charter School employs 47.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Academy Charter School is $19,262.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Academy Charter School 251st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Salem Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Salem Academy Charter School 193rd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Salem Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem Academy Charter (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Academy Charter (District) 228th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.58 255th 399 36.1%
2007 44.74 250th 399 37.3%
2008 38.49 271st 407 33.4%
2009 47.40 239th 409 41.6%
2010 54.41 210th 434 51.6%
2011 56.28 208th 449 53.7%
2012 59.64 197th 455 56.7%
2013 56.92 202nd 455 55.6%
2014 65.29 163rd 455 64.2%
2016 69.35 139th 482 71.2%
2017 72.57 131st 487 73.1%
2018 68.30 145th 484 70.0%
2019 70.25 143rd 498 71.3%
2021 61.31 171st 501 65.9%
2022 47.84 239th 497 51.9%
2023 47.58 246th 501 50.9%
2024 44.15 251st 493 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.92 120th 467 74.3%
2019 60.79 141st 484 70.9%
2021 64.41 114th 489 76.7%
2022 52.69 194th 503 61.4%
2023 57.69 127th 444 71.4%
2024 50.93 154th 441 65.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.30 134th 438 69.4%
2019 67.62 110th 452 75.7%
2021 57.80 158th 462 65.8%
2022 47.49 232nd 489 52.6%
2023 46.77 237th 481 50.7%
2024 44.15 239th 469 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 149th 463 67.8%
2019 66.30 158th 478 66.9%
2021 60.05 169th 483 65.0%
2022 48.30 235th 494 52.4%
2023 40.49 273rd 489 44.2%
2024 35.23 293rd 481 39.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.65 74th 431 82.8%
2022 66.42 83rd 445 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 158th 466 66.1%
2019 71.22 140th 478 70.7%
2021 60.20 177th 485 63.5%
2022 43.46 262nd 497 47.3%
2023 51.81 214th 489 56.2%
2024 52.63 202nd 483 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.11 150th 491 69.5%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.53 162nd 339 52.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.15 7th 202 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 68th 309 78.0%
2019 69.42 75th 322 76.7%
2021 62.62 89th 335 73.4%
2022 42.03 196th 368 46.7%
2023 39.32 193rd 364 47.0%
2024 43.94 180th 378 52.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.60 59th 395 85.1%
2019 83.91 51st 396 87.1%
2021 63.80 117th 401 70.8%
2022 57.90 148th 404 63.4%
2023 62.13 135th 403 66.5%
2024 55.63 157th 392 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salem Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 24.62 256th 316 19.0%
2008 62.13 143rd 319 55.2%
2009 55.88 175th 322 45.7%
2010 48.90 212th 335 36.7%
2011 59.11 177th 340 47.9%
2012 64.34 148th 340 56.5%
2013 76.78 55th 344 84.0%
2014 78.94 43rd 347 87.6%
2015 72.74 99th 354 72.0%
2016 75.34 80th 351 77.2%
2017 67.65 133rd 348 61.8%
2018 66.03 146th 345 57.7%
2019 60.28 160th 351 54.4%
2021 54.57 152nd 285 46.7%
2022 64.83 132nd 342 61.4%
2023 68.29 123rd 347 64.6%
2024 49.46 193rd 348 44.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 90th 344 73.8%
2019 61.46 114th 348 67.2%
2021 47.14 136th 268 49.3%
2022 81.29 45th 339 86.7%
2023 54.81 108th 301 64.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.42 144th 330 56.4%
2019 57.03 141st 330 57.3%
2021 53.78 104th 253 58.9%
2022 83.27 43rd 332 87.0%
2023 72.76 80th 338 76.3%
2024 62.57 117th 338 65.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.96 221st 339 34.8%
2019 61.02 161st 342 52.9%
2021 43.36 180th 281 35.9%
2022 60.94 144th 340 57.6%
2023 56.12 156th 339 54.0%
2024 51.57 176th 342 48.5%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 126th 299 57.9%
2019 58.04 105th 299 64.9%
2021 30.01 144th 202 28.7%
2022 27.22 210th 295 28.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 86th 343 74.9%
2019 50.48 192nd 346 44.5%
2021 60.85 122nd 281 56.6%
2022 67.22 119th 339 64.9%
2023 76.74 87th 343 74.6%
2024 35.09 225th 342 34.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 67th 193 65.3%
2019 62.50 77th 206 62.6%
2021 62.26 42nd 149 71.8%
2022 69.69 61st 217 71.9%
2023 67.15 69th 241 71.4%
2024 62.22 89th 249 64.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Salem Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.97 17th 303 94.4%
2019 72.85 88th 302 70.9%
2021 75.11 57th 249 77.1%
2022 81.83 51st 300 83.0%
2023 75.93 72nd 301 76.1%
2024 27.32 224th 302 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Salem Academy Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Open Quote great school, constant communication between school and the parents. tutoring available to all students and required for all with grade below 70%. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salem Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 49 5 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 103 8 3 54 1 n/a n/a 5 174
2007 127 13 6 52 1 n/a n/a 4 203
2008 155 16 4 70 1 n/a n/a 3 249
2009 163 22 7 92 0 0 2 0 286
2010 171 32 7 100 0 0 1 0 311
2011 161 33 11 104 0 0 0 0 309
2012 152 29 12 115 0 0 0 0 308
2013 217 0 0 127 0 0 0 0 344
2014 192 37 14 127 0 0 0 0 370
2015 187 33 18 133 2 0 0 0 373
2016 204 43 23 150 0 0 0 0 420
2017 209 39 24 162 0 0 8 0 442
2018 204 41 24 194 0 0 12 0 475
2019 210 47 30 195 0 0 9 0 491
2020 194 50 28 212 0 0 10 1 495
2021 183 55 29 217 0 0 9 2 495
2022 164 56 29 236 0 0 9 1 495
2023 148 58 27 242 0 0 11 3 489

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 Salem Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 87 6.0 14.5 41.4
2006 174 15.2 11.4 43.2
2007 203 16.0 12.7 38.2
2008 249 15.4 16.2 37.4
2009 286 29.7 9.6 43.7
2010 311 36.7 8.4 36
2011 309 35.5 8.6 42.1
2012 308 30.4 10.1 44.5
2013 344 36.0 9.5 41.3
2014 370 39.0 9.4 41.1
2015 373 43.0 8.6 33.2
2016 420 44.0 9.5 n/a
2017 442 43.1 10.2 n/a
2018 475 46.1 10.3 n/a
2019 491 46.0 10.6 n/a
2020 495 45.8 10.7 n/a
2021 495 44.4 11.1 n/a
2022 495 48.6 10.1 n/a
2023 489 47.9 10.1 n/a

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 Salem Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 87 6.0 14.5 41.4
2006 174 15.2 11.4 43.2
2007 203 16.0 12.7 38.2
2008 249 15.4 16.2 37.4
2009 286 29.7 9.6 43.7
2010 311 36.7 8.4 36
2011 309 35.5 8.6 42.1
2012 308 30.4 10.1 44.5
2013 344 36.0 9.5 41.3
2014 370 39.0 9.4 41.1
2015 373 43.0 8.6 33.2
2016 420 44.0 9.5 n/a
2017 442 43.1 10.2 n/a
2018 475 46.1 10.3 n/a
2019 491 46.0 10.6 n/a
2020 495 45.8 10.7 n/a
2021 495 44.4 11.1 n/a
2022 495 48.6 10.1 n/a
2023 489 47.9 10.1 n/a

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 Salem Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $653 (3.7%) $17,091 (96.3%) $17,744
2021 $1,412 (7.3%) $17,850 (92.7%) $19,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 143rd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 246th of 501 Middle schools
 20.4%
Ranks 160th of 351 High schoolsRanks 123rd of 347 High schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter School)6845.3
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter (District))6845.3
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter School)5732
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter (District))5732
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter School)6438.8
 25.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter (District))6438.8
 25.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter School)5730.9
 26.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter (District))5730.9
 26.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter School)5744.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter (District))5744.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter School)5927.5
 31.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter (District))5927.5
 31.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Salem Academy Charter School)4636.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Salem Academy Charter (District))4636.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter School)7279.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter (District))7279.4
 7.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter School)6141.2
 19.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter (District))6141.2
 19.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter School)6342.9
 20.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Salem Academy Charter (District))6342.9
 20.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter School)5830.2
 27.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Salem Academy Charter (District))5830.2
 27.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Salem Academy Charter School)4636.2
 9.8%
   All Grades Science (Salem Academy Charter (District))4636.2
 9.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491489
 0.4%
African American4758
 23.4%
American Indian00
Asian3027
 10%
Hispanic195242
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White210148
 29.5%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%


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Students at Salem Academy Charter School are 49% Hispanic, 30% White, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Salem Academy Charter School ranks 193rd of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Salem Academy Charter School.


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