Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Summary:

Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Pittsburgh School District, located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. With 558 students, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking 1038 out of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including low test scores, with only 28.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math in 2023-2024, compared to 40.4% statewide. Dropout rates have also risen, from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023. Additionally, 97.85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While spending per student has increased from $21,106 in 2018-2019 to $27,487 in 2020-2021, the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 13.1 to 14 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pittsburgh School District, such as Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5 and Pittsburgh Brookline K-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 generally underperforms. When compared to higher-performing schools in districts like Mt. Lebanon School District and Keystone Oaks School District, the achievement gap becomes even more pronounced. However, an analysis of subgroup performance at Carmalt shows that male students, African American students, and students with disabilities perform better than their female, white, and low-socioeconomic status peers, respectively, suggesting the need to address the specific needs of these underperforming groups.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 1550 Breining St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15226-1940


(412) 529-7760

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,020 Help


Students who attend Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 usually attend:

Middle:    Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
    Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
High:    Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
    Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.8%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Compare Details Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 11th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks worse than 69.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.09. (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 Student population at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.8%), White (37%), two or more races (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 14.3. 31 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is $26,020. 22 elementary schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 1038th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 617th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 in the ranking list.)

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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 17.06 1105th 1302 15.1%
2004 7.12 1188th 1308 9.2%
2005 19.51 1104th 1299 15.0%
2006 40.24 1131st 1545 26.8%
2007 28.86 1283rd 1555 17.5%
2008 27.38 1285th 1551 17.2%
2009 38.44 1175th 1549 24.1%
2010 44.82 1104th 1579 30.1%
2011 48.60 1050th 1597 34.3%
2012 42.63 1158th 1599 27.6%
2013 37.98 1132nd 1519 25.5%
2014 28.19 1174th 1467 20.0%
2016 37.05 1105th 1554 28.9%
2017 37.75 1098th 1547 29.0%
2018 39.69 1063rd 1530 30.5%
2019 39.01 1079th 1544 30.1%
2021 26.07 1106th 1433 22.8%
2022 29.92 1113th 1534 27.4%
2023 38.85 1039th 1534 32.3%
2024 37.59 1038th 1526 32.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.44 864th 1414 38.9%
2024 43.37 901st 1432 37.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.71 1050th 1488 29.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.86 857th 1043 17.8%
2024 35.07 705th 1084 35.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.23 991st 1495 33.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.19 259th 437 40.7%
2024 42.60 239th 437 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.05 606th 1236 51.0%
2024 43.49 766th 1229 37.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.82 538th 643 16.3%
2004 21.17 559th 663 15.7%
2005 34.35 524th 687 23.7%
2006 39.66 520th 736 29.3%
2007 47.60 479th 749 36.0%
2008 49.85 466th 753 38.1%
2009 59.29 369th 770 52.1%
2010 63.87 329th 805 59.1%
2011 55.86 452nd 825 45.2%
2012 62.12 386th 834 53.7%
2013 45.47 504th 758 33.5%
2014 48.69 452nd 728 37.9%
2016 46.78 509th 870 41.5%
2017 38.22 568th 877 35.2%
2018 24.02 642nd 861 25.4%
2019 27.20 640th 891 28.2%
2021 18.57 640th 797 19.7%
2022 19.91 675th 883 23.6%
2023 25.71 648th 893 27.4%
2024 30.09 617th 891 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.18 649th 874 25.7%
2024 40.41 538th 877 38.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.98 630th 860 26.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.25 571st 870 34.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.59 342nd 421 18.8%
2024 29.23 289th 408 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.62 441st 681 35.2%
2024 34.71 458th 673 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 243 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 368 254 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 370 240 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1991 373 261 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 374 253 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 370 305 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1994 428 340 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 428 383 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1996 428 383 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 815
1997 381 321 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1998 413 321 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1999 503 368 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 875
2000 507 367 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2001 477 374 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 860
2002 315 294 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 315 294 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 284 329 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 301 311 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 282 307 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 283 287 10 0 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 285 259 9 n/a 3 n/a n/a 27 583
2009 284 261 7 2 1 n/a n/a 30 585
2010 262 264 7 4 1 n/a n/a 34 572
2011 266 286 6 6 2 0 46 0 612
2012 295 280 8 5 3 1 50 0 642
2013 272 284 9 7 3 1 55 0 631
2014 256 260 8 4 3 0 67 0 598
2015 251 245 8 3 4 1 69 0 581
2016 241 239 10 2 3 1 63 0 559
2017 215 230 7 3 3 1 61 0 520
2018 238 230 11 7 1 1 62 0 550
2019 240 236 15 8 2 1 61 0 563
2020 227 238 25 11 2 0 65 0 568
2021 223 235 31 13 2 1 75 0 580
2022 219 218 30 17 1 1 79 0 565
2023 216 213 34 19 1 1 74 0 558
2024 209 219 39 16 0 1 81 0 565

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 Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 33.1 19.3 n/a
1989 624 33.0 18.9 n/a
1990 610 33.5 18.2 0
1991 638 34.5 18.4 n/a
1992 628 33.5 18.7 n/a
1993 677 36.0 18.8 n/a
1994 770 44.0 17.5 n/a
1995 815 43.0 19.0 n/a
1996 815 43.0 19.0 n/a
1997 705 42.0 16.8 n/a
1998 737 44.0 16.8 n/a
1999 875 47.0 18.6 n/a
2000 878 48.0 18.3 57.6
2001 860 50.0 17.2 53.7
2002 623 50.5 12.3 62.4
2003 623 50.5 12.3 62.4
2004 626 47.5 13.2 74.3
2005 626 46.8 13.4 62.1
2006 602 49.5 12.2 64.6
2007 583 48.0 12.1 67.2
2008 583 42.0 13.9 72.5
2009 585 42.0 13.9 71
2010 572 40.5 14.1 72.5
2011 612 40.0 15.3 64.1
2012 642 39.0 16.4 69.5
2013 631 40.0 15.7 70.4
2014 598 37.0 16.1 75.9
2015 581 36.0 16.1 67.6
2016 559 34.0 16.4 61.7
2017 520 34.0 15.2 66
2018 550 38.5 14.2 62.9
2019 563 41.2 13.6 96.6
2020 568 42.2 13.4 96.7
2021 580 44.0 13.1 97.4
2022 565 42.7 13.2 98.1
2023 558 39.7 14.0 97.8
2024 565 39.5 14.3 98.2

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 Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 33.1 19.3 n/a
1989 624 33.0 18.9 n/a
1990 610 33.5 18.2 0
1991 638 34.5 18.4 n/a
1992 628 33.5 18.7 n/a
1993 677 36.0 18.8 n/a
1994 770 44.0 17.5 n/a
1995 815 43.0 19.0 n/a
1996 815 43.0 19.0 n/a
1997 705 42.0 16.8 n/a
1998 737 44.0 16.8 n/a
1999 875 47.0 18.6 n/a
2000 878 48.0 18.3 57.6
2001 860 50.0 17.2 53.7
2002 623 50.5 12.3 62.4
2003 623 50.5 12.3 62.4
2004 626 47.5 13.2 74.3
2005 626 46.8 13.4 62.1
2006 602 49.5 12.2 64.6
2007 583 48.0 12.1 67.2
2008 583 42.0 13.9 72.5
2009 585 42.0 13.9 71
2010 572 40.5 14.1 72.5
2011 612 40.0 15.3 64.1
2012 642 39.0 16.4 69.5
2013 631 40.0 15.7 70.4
2014 598 37.0 16.1 75.9
2015 581 36.0 16.1 67.6
2016 559 34.0 16.4 61.7
2017 520 34.0 15.2 66
2018 550 38.5 14.2 62.9
2019 563 41.2 13.6 96.6
2020 568 42.2 13.4 96.7
2021 580 44.0 13.1 97.4
2022 565 42.7 13.2 98.1
2023 558 39.7 14.0 97.8
2024 565 39.5 14.3 98.2

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 Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,820 (8.6%) $19,287 (91.4%) $21,106
2020 $2,027 (9.4%) $19,486 (90.6%) $21,513
2021 $2,013 (7.3%) $25,473 (92.7%) $27,487
2022 $3,348 (12.9%) $22,672 (87.1%) $26,020

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1079th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1039th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.2%
Ranks 640th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 648th of 893 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)51.744.8
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)53.653.4
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)47.450.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)66.767.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)53.649
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)35.528.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)68.840.3
 28.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)6.413.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)48.940
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)22.517.8
 4.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)6539.2
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)9.511.6
 2.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)35.839.6
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)34.932.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)3129.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)53.555.1
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8)54.843.1
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students563558
 0.9%
African American236213
 9.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1534
 126.7%
Hispanic819
 137.5%
Pacific Islander11
White240216
 10%
Two or More Races6174
 21.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%97.8%
 1.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 565 students attended Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8.

Students at Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 are 39% African American, 37% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks 1038th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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