Garland High School

Summary:

Garland High School is a public high school in Garland, Texas, serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Garland Independent School District. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, lower academic performance compared to the district and state, and significant achievement gaps among student subgroups.

Garland High School's academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 37.1% in Algebra I to 68.58% in U.S. History, while the state averages were 44.73% and 69.1%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been declining, from 95.1% in 2020-2021 to 93.1% in 2022-2023, though it remains higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools within the Garland Independent School District, Garland High School generally performs better than S Garland High School but worse than N Garland High School.

One interesting finding is that Garland High School's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups. Asian and White students generally perform better than the school's overall average, while Hispanic and African American students perform below the average. Additionally, the nearby Harmony School Of Innovation - Garland, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Garland High School in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates across all STAAR EOC subjects. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could help Garland High School improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 310 S Garland Ave
       Garland, TX  75040-6191


(972) 494-8492

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1160th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,334 Help


Feeder schools for Garland High School:

Elementary:    Abbett Elementary
    Back Elementary
    Beaver Technology Center
    Bradfield Elementary
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Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  2,481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.6%
African American:
13.0%
White:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garland High School ranks worse than 58.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Garland High 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 (64.6%), African American (13%), White (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garland High School is 16.3. 6 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garland High School is $10,334, which is the 4th highest among 7 high schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Garland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garland High School 1160th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Garland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garland High School

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Rank History for all students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.04 537th 1427 62.4%
2005 56.76 722nd 1429 49.5%
2006 58.34 704th 1430 50.8%
2007 59.32 722nd 1497 51.8%
2008 63.07 594th 1510 60.7%
2009 64.85 573rd 1539 62.8%
2010 63.66 621st 1568 60.4%
2011 62.99 683rd 1672 59.2%
2012 41.58 1062nd 1603 33.7%
2013 50.67 857th 1652 48.1%
2014 47.65 990th 1734 42.9%
2015 48.92 1000th 1743 42.6%
2016 41.49 1160th 1762 34.2%
2017 40.24 1012th 1777 43.1%
2018 42.84 964th 1797 46.4%
2019 44.39 1004th 1857 45.9%
2021 30.43 1305th 1861 29.9%
2022 36.03 1211th 1876 35.4%
2023 36.45 1251st 1961 36.2%
2024 40.65 1160th 1987 41.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.28 138th 582 76.3%
2019 72.05 130th 604 78.5%
2021 48.40 295th 588 49.8%
2022 44.86 336th 664 49.4%
2023 36.13 430th 677 36.5%
2024 45.90 371st 730 49.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.69 761st 1113 31.6%
2019 38.70 599th 1136 47.3%
2021 28.86 889th 1195 25.6%
2022 30.66 847th 1278 33.7%
2023 33.17 836th 1371 39.0%
2024 39.79 722nd 1435 49.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.99 532nd 1347 60.5%
2019 45.95 618th 1357 54.5%
2021 45.52 630th 1382 54.4%
2022 39.81 780th 1418 45.0%
2023 42.18 760th 1478 48.6%
2024 42.96 809th 1547 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 1041st 1794 42.0%
2019 42.21 1031st 1818 43.3%
2021 25.48 1447th 1848 21.7%
2022 34.71 1221st 1847 33.9%
2023 34.42 1262nd 1897 33.5%
2024 35.73 1184th 1883 37.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 1027th 1781 42.3%
2019 46.00 1003rd 1798 44.2%
2021 29.31 1324th 1815 27.1%
2022 35.88 1192nd 1841 35.3%
2023 37.96 1183rd 1891 37.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.73 604th 1137 46.9%
2019 60.34 576th 1145 49.7%
2021 54.98 723rd 1177 38.6%
2022 57.66 648th 1172 44.7%
2023 51.94 782nd 1182 33.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 1309th 1784 26.6%
2019 32.58 1293rd 1810 28.6%
2021 16.48 1660th 1829 9.2%
2022 26.96 1399th 1837 23.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.72 1069th 1803 40.7%
2019 40.97 1050th 1824 42.4%
2021 29.38 1314th 1840 28.6%
2022 34.29 1199th 1853 35.3%
2023 31.82 1294th 1913 32.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 149th 486 69.3%
2019 67.28 152nd 487 68.8%
2021 57.98 216th 488 55.7%
2022 68.05 148th 507 70.8%
2023 74.96 94th 525 82.1%
2024 67.71 144th 529 72.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.28 420th 1013 58.5%
2019 48.69 448th 1024 56.3%
2021 37.07 593rd 1020 41.9%
2022 48.65 419th 1031 59.4%
2023 59.73 319th 1069 70.2%
2024 52.82 381st 1065 64.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 1076th 1691 36.4%
2019 36.33 1129th 1714 34.1%
2021 22.76 1395th 1743 20.0%
2022 29.29 1270th 1762 27.9%
2023 27.97 1344th 1820 26.2%
2024 30.78 1238th 1804 31.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 77th 122 36.9%
2019 12.10 95th 105 9.5%
2021 47.70 55th 95 42.1%
2022 9.68 103rd 106 2.8%
2024 96.26 2nd 107 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Garland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.93 524th 1539 66.0%
2019 65.13 425th 1526 72.1%
2021 66.24 395th 1510 73.8%
2022 64.59 408th 1525 73.2%
2023 62.80 475th 1576 69.9%
2024 59.11 512th 1556 67.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Garland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1488 291 91 337 13 n/a n/a 0 2220
1989 1375 275 70 367 15 n/a n/a 0 2102
1990 1380 204 71 346 19 n/a n/a 0 2020
1991 1386 229 83 355 14 n/a n/a 0 2067
1992 1341 233 92 354 13 n/a n/a 0 2033
1993 1319 256 97 335 9 n/a n/a 0 2016
1994 1225 261 107 342 6 n/a n/a 0 1941
1995 1323 333 114 458 10 n/a n/a 0 2238
1996 1323 333 114 458 10 n/a n/a 0 2238
1997 1237 304 120 456 12 n/a n/a 0 2129
1998 1234 314 122 530 12 n/a n/a 0 2212
1999 1190 306 114 566 13 n/a n/a 0 2189
2000 1191 308 115 667 13 n/a n/a 0 2294
2001 1226 314 112 714 13 n/a n/a 0 2379
2002 1110 360 127 875 11 n/a n/a 0 2483
2003 1110 360 127 875 11 n/a n/a 0 2483
2004 984 384 126 867 5 n/a n/a 0 2366
2005 883 384 137 937 10 n/a n/a 0 2351
2006 839 420 136 1026 10 n/a n/a 0 2431
2007 793 430 138 1092 11 n/a n/a 0 2464
2008 779 450 161 1203 11 n/a n/a 0 2604
2009 723 484 159 1210 10 n/a n/a 0 2586
2010 669 510 171 1272 13 n/a n/a 0 2635
2011 603 459 172 1395 12 2 56 0 2699
2012 556 419 166 1449 13 1 62 0 2666
2013 520 416 177 1445 17 1 51 0 2627
2014 509 365 191 1463 15 3 50 0 2596
2015 470 358 206 1514 16 2 55 0 2621
2016 427 394 210 1545 15 3 56 0 2650
2017 393 337 210 1565 16 3 59 0 2583
2018 361 302 193 1566 15 2 56 0 2495
2019 338 263 191 1521 15 1 60 0 2389
2020 295 288 188 1473 17 2 46 0 2309
2021 275 311 191 1533 15 2 41 0 2368
2022 285 300 183 1565 12 1 40 0 2386
2023 276 329 190 1629 11 2 47 0 2484
2024 287 322 181 1603 22 1 65 0 2481

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2220 119.0 18.6 n/a
1989 2102 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2020 111.0 18.1 n/a
1991 2067 110.5 18.7 n/a
1992 2033 113.5 17.9 12
1993 2016 118.0 17.1 15.5
1994 1941 115.7 16.8 15.7
1995 2238 128.5 17.4 20.2
1996 2238 128.5 17.4 20.2
1997 2129 135.1 15.8 18.4
1998 2212 134.0 16.5 17.9
1999 2189 139.9 15.6 23.3
2000 2294 149.5 15.3 25.9
2001 2379 154.4 15.4 23.1
2002 2483 169.2 14.7 32.4
2003 2483 169.2 14.7 32.4
2004 2366 165.9 14.3 34.1
2005 2351 168.1 14.0 37
2006 2431 172.0 14.1 38.5
2007 2464 174.4 14.1 42.1
2008 2604 180.3 14.4 39
2009 2586 179.5 14.4 45
2010 2635 174.0 15.1 52.2
2011 2699 172.2 15.6 53.6
2012 2666 174.7 15.2 56.5
2013 2627 174.0 15.0 56.8
2014 2596 175.6 14.7 55.7
2015 2621 178.0 14.7 54.9
2016 2650 175.0 15.1 60.9
2017 2583 174.1 14.8 62.6
2018 2495 168.4 14.8 58.4
2019 2389 171.2 13.9 64
2020 2309 160.2 14.4 63.9
2021 2368 162.9 14.5 70.1
2022 2386 150.5 15.8 73.9
2023 2484 155.5 15.9 67.1
2024 2481 151.3 16.3 66.5

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 Garland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2220 119.0 18.6 n/a
1989 2102 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2020 111.0 18.1 n/a
1991 2067 110.5 18.7 n/a
1992 2033 113.5 17.9 12
1993 2016 118.0 17.1 15.5
1994 1941 115.7 16.8 15.7
1995 2238 128.5 17.4 20.2
1996 2238 128.5 17.4 20.2
1997 2129 135.1 15.8 18.4
1998 2212 134.0 16.5 17.9
1999 2189 139.9 15.6 23.3
2000 2294 149.5 15.3 25.9
2001 2379 154.4 15.4 23.1
2002 2483 169.2 14.7 32.4
2003 2483 169.2 14.7 32.4
2004 2366 165.9 14.3 34.1
2005 2351 168.1 14.0 37
2006 2431 172.0 14.1 38.5
2007 2464 174.4 14.1 42.1
2008 2604 180.3 14.4 39
2009 2586 179.5 14.4 45
2010 2635 174.0 15.1 52.2
2011 2699 172.2 15.6 53.6
2012 2666 174.7 15.2 56.5
2013 2627 174.0 15.0 56.8
2014 2596 175.6 14.7 55.7
2015 2621 178.0 14.7 54.9
2016 2650 175.0 15.1 60.9
2017 2583 174.1 14.8 62.6
2018 2495 168.4 14.8 58.4
2019 2389 171.2 13.9 64
2020 2309 160.2 14.4 63.9
2021 2368 162.9 14.5 70.1
2022 2386 150.5 15.8 73.9
2023 2484 155.5 15.9 67.1
2024 2481 151.3 16.3 66.5

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 Garland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (7.3%) $9,013 (92.7%) $9,727
2020 $697 (7.0%) $9,300 (93.0%) $9,997
2021 $786 (7.6%) $9,548 (92.4%) $10,334

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garland High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1004th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1251st of 1961 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Garland High School)6031
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Garland High School)5448
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6155
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Garland High School)4646
   End of Course English I Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Garland High School)4648
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Garland High School)6868
   End of Course U.S. History (Garland Independent School District (Isd))7669
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23892484
 4%
African American263329
 25.1%
American Indian1511
 26.7%
Asian191190
 0.5%
Hispanic15211629
 7.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White338276
 18.3%
Two or More Races6047
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%67.1%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garland High School

Garland High School ranks 1160th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Garland High School are 65% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,481 students attended Garland High School.

Garland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbett Elementary
Elementary : Back Elementary
Elementary : Beaver Technology Center
Elementary : Bradfield Elementary
Elementary : Bullock Elementary
Elementary : Caldwell Elementary
Elementary : Centerville Elementary
Elementary : Classical Center At Vial Elementary
Elementary : Club Hill Elementary
Elementary : Cooper Elementary
Elementary : Daugherty Elementary
Elementary : Davis Elementary
Elementary : Ethridge Elementary
Elementary : Freeman Elementary
Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary : Glen Couch Elementary
Elementary : Golden Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Handley Elementary
Elementary : Heather Glen Elementary
Elementary : Herfurth Elementary
Elementary : Hickman Elementary
Elementary : Hillside Academy For Excel
Elementary : John W Armstrong Elementary
Elementary : Katherine Stephens Elementary
Elementary : Keeley Elementary
Elementary : Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Elementary : Liberty Grove Elementary
Elementary : Luna Elementary
Elementary : Montclair Elementary
Elementary : Nita Pearson Elementary
Elementary : Norma Dorsey Elementary
Elementary : Northlake Elementary
Elementary : Park Crest Elementary
Elementary : Roach Elementary
Elementary : Robert B Sewell Elementary
Elementary : Rowlett Elementary
Elementary : Shorehaven Elementary
Elementary : Shugart Elementary
Elementary : Southgate Elementary
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary
Elementary : Steadham Elementary
Elementary : Toler Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Glen Academy For Excel
Elementary : Watson Technology Center
Elementary : Weaver Elementary
Elementary : Williams Elementary
Middle : Austin Academy For Excell
Middle : B G Hudson Middle
Middle : Bussey Middle
Middle : Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
Middle : Coyle Middle
Middle : Jackson Technology Center
Middle : Lyles Middle
Middle : O'Banion Middle
Middle : Sam Houston Middle
Middle : Sellers Middle
Middle : Vernon Schrade Middle
Middle : Webb Middle


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