Iola High School

Summary:

Iola High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 294 students in Iola, Texas, which is part of the Normangee Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a strong focus on academic excellence and exceptional graduation and dropout rates.

Iola High School has maintained a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance. The school's four-year graduation rate has reached 100% in the last two school years, significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools. Additionally, Iola High School has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past several years, an impressive achievement compared to the state and nearby schools. On standardized tests, Iola High School students consistently outperform the state and district averages, with particularly strong performance among Hispanic and White student populations, as well as male students and students with special needs.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bryan Collegiate High School, Iola High School stands out as a high-performing institution. While some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, Iola High School's consistent ranking and test scores suggest that it may be providing a more well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 7282 Ft Worth St
       Iola, TX  77861-0159


(936) 394-2361

District: Iola Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,517 Help


Feeder schools for Iola High School:

Elementary:    Iola Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details Iola High School ranks better than 87% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Iola High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Iola 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: White (77.2%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iola High School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iola High School is $12,517.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Iola High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Iola High School 307th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Iola High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Iola High School 265th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Iola High School in the ranking list.)

Iola Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Iola Independent School District (Isd) 79th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Iola High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.27 1033rd 1573 34.3%
2005 63.19 565th 1582 64.3%
2006 72.54 345th 1585 78.2%
2007 67.07 519th 1684 69.2%
2008 67.75 476th 1718 72.3%
2009 66.45 528th 1763 70.1%
2010 70.30 394th 1803 78.1%
2011 61.87 715th 1895 62.3%
2012 55.88 870th 1951 55.4%
2013 77.27 312th 1973 84.2%
2014 86.22 134th 1987 93.3%
2015 71.11 504th 2043 75.3%
2016 85.10 157th 1987 92.1%
2017 61.11 632nd 2027 68.8%
2018 55.44 769th 2080 63.0%
2019 69.16 503rd 2193 77.1%
2021 52.60 958th 2252 57.5%
2022 65.10 596th 2254 73.6%
2023 71.86 480th 2330 79.4%
2024 80.65 307th 2361 87.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.17 1560th 1712 8.9%
2022 33.61 1222nd 1757 30.4%
2023 31.99 1328th 1815 26.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.91 1473rd 2039 27.8%
2019 60.87 616th 2073 70.3%
2021 49.03 998th 2172 54.1%
2022 47.39 1068th 2220 51.9%
2023 65.28 550th 2251 75.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 967th 2008 51.8%
2019 72.38 423rd 2047 79.3%
2021 60.24 713th 2151 66.9%
2022 77.76 351st 2221 84.2%
2023 71.28 468th 2241 79.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 1796th 2008 10.6%
2019 43.61 1081st 2058 47.5%
2021 20.02 1972nd 2118 6.9%
2022 24.85 1867th 2182 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 650th 2030 68.0%
2019 63.10 591st 2069 71.4%
2021 47.08 1065th 2168 50.9%
2022 51.72 948th 2228 57.5%
2023 70.51 492nd 2245 78.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.33 1258th 1895 33.6%
2019 15.19 1824th 1935 5.7%
2021 29.27 1538th 2043 24.7%
2022 57.97 694th 2077 66.6%
2023 76.76 294th 2116 86.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 967th 1673 42.2%
2019 60.12 596th 1684 64.6%
2021 39.37 1084th 1700 36.2%
2022 51.66 802nd 1723 53.5%
2023 53.24 774th 1749 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Iola High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.85 612th 1427 57.1%
2005 71.44 338th 1429 76.3%
2006 78.92 160th 1430 88.8%
2007 75.30 252nd 1497 83.2%
2008 78.10 182nd 1510 87.9%
2009 66.83 495th 1539 67.8%
2010 67.45 463rd 1568 70.5%
2011 77.80 148th 1672 91.1%
2012 63.82 452nd 1603 71.8%
2013 56.48 706th 1652 57.3%
2014 66.87 464th 1734 73.2%
2015 76.84 195th 1743 88.8%
2016 78.11 145th 1762 91.8%
2017 84.35 130th 1777 92.7%
2018 83.55 131st 1797 92.7%
2019 83.67 140th 1857 92.5%
2021 81.41 185th 1861 90.1%
2022 71.27 352nd 1876 81.2%
2023 70.46 420th 1961 78.6%
2024 77.22 265th 1987 86.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.14 201st 1347 85.1%
2021 49.33 536th 1382 61.2%
2022 14.37 1381st 1418 2.6%
2023 59.65 395th 1478 73.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.83 216th 1794 88.0%
2019 73.24 250th 1818 86.2%
2021 78.53 175th 1848 90.5%
2022 60.63 467th 1847 74.7%
2023 56.25 629th 1897 66.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.32 153rd 1781 91.4%
2019 79.49 199th 1798 88.9%
2021 77.58 256th 1815 85.9%
2022 72.82 321st 1841 82.6%
2023 68.49 447th 1891 76.4%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.17 233rd 1177 80.2%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.97 79th 1784 95.6%
2019 90.16 72nd 1810 96.0%
2021 77.03 176th 1829 90.4%
2022 61.91 400th 1837 78.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.09 186th 1803 89.7%
2019 83.15 158th 1824 91.3%
2021 82.76 154th 1840 91.6%
2022 67.41 412th 1853 77.8%
2023 68.56 432nd 1913 77.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 169th 1691 90.0%
2019 77.27 213th 1714 87.6%
2021 90.49 47th 1743 97.3%
2022 41.07 983rd 1762 44.2%
2023 50.85 768th 1820 57.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Iola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.60 221st 1539 85.6%
2019 77.44 208th 1526 86.4%
2021 69.19 336th 1510 77.7%
2022 66.28 374th 1525 75.5%
2023 63.88 454th 1576 71.2%
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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.

Iola High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Iola High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 125 8 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1990 126 11 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 129 12 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 173 10 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1993 190 13 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 216 17 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 203 12 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1996 203 12 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1997 223 10 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 198 9 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 203 7 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 205 4 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 190 3 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 183 2 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 183 2 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 192 2 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 218 4 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2006 200 6 0 27 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 188 5 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2008 199 5 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 198 3 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 206 4 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 194 7 0 32 0 0 0 0 233
2012 204 7 0 28 0 0 0 0 239
2013 182 10 1 29 0 0 1 0 223
2014 181 9 1 28 0 0 0 0 219
2015 165 10 0 27 0 0 0 0 202
2016 173 10 0 22 0 0 0 0 205
2017 165 11 0 25 0 0 1 0 202
2018 167 10 0 34 0 0 2 0 213
2019 172 7 1 32 0 0 2 0 214
2020 166 6 2 34 0 0 6 0 214
2021 180 6 1 41 0 0 7 0 235
2022 181 5 1 37 0 0 6 0 230
2023 227 6 1 54 0 0 6 0 294

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 Iola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 142 n/a n/a n/a
1990 147 11.0 13.3 n/a
1991 150 10.7 14.0 n/a
1992 200 15.0 13.3 21
1993 222 15.0 14.8 31.5
1994 249 16.3 15.3 25.7
1995 234 20.0 11.7 25.6
1996 234 20.0 11.7 25.6
1997 247 17.2 14.4 33.6
1998 224 18.2 12.3 31.7
1999 223 18.6 12.0 39.9
2000 225 20.1 11.2 37.8
2001 208 19.6 10.6 37
2002 201 17.9 11.2 32.8
2003 201 17.9 11.2 32.8
2004 211 17.6 12.0 34.1
2005 247 19.1 12.9 36.8
2006 234 21.2 11.0 45.7
2007 221 20.7 10.7 39.4
2008 233 19.7 11.8 43.3
2009 232 20.6 11.3 41.8
2010 241 21.1 11.3 45.6
2011 233 21.5 10.8 51.5
2012 239 21.4 11.1 45.2
2013 223 19.9 11.1 47.5
2014 219 21.4 10.2 48.4
2015 202 24.0 8.4 42.1
2016 205 24.0 8.5 42.4
2017 202 20.9 9.6 35.1
2018 213 22.3 9.5 33.3
2019 214 20.2 10.5 35
2020 214 21.5 9.9 32.7
2021 235 22.8 10.2 33.2
2022 230 26.0 8.8 33
2023 294 29.4 9.9 27.6

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 Iola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 142 n/a n/a n/a
1990 147 11.0 13.3 n/a
1991 150 10.7 14.0 n/a
1992 200 15.0 13.3 21
1993 222 15.0 14.8 31.5
1994 249 16.3 15.3 25.7
1995 234 20.0 11.7 25.6
1996 234 20.0 11.7 25.6
1997 247 17.2 14.4 33.6
1998 224 18.2 12.3 31.7
1999 223 18.6 12.0 39.9
2000 225 20.1 11.2 37.8
2001 208 19.6 10.6 37
2002 201 17.9 11.2 32.8
2003 201 17.9 11.2 32.8
2004 211 17.6 12.0 34.1
2005 247 19.1 12.9 36.8
2006 234 21.2 11.0 45.7
2007 221 20.7 10.7 39.4
2008 233 19.7 11.8 43.3
2009 232 20.6 11.3 41.8
2010 241 21.1 11.3 45.6
2011 233 21.5 10.8 51.5
2012 239 21.4 11.1 45.2
2013 223 19.9 11.1 47.5
2014 219 21.4 10.2 48.4
2015 202 24.0 8.4 42.1
2016 205 24.0 8.5 42.4
2017 202 20.9 9.6 35.1
2018 213 22.3 9.5 33.3
2019 214 20.2 10.5 35
2020 214 21.5 9.9 32.7
2021 235 22.8 10.2 33.2
2022 230 26.0 8.8 33
2023 294 29.4 9.9 27.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Iola High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $611 (5.9%) $9,823 (94.1%) $10,434
2020 $483 (3.9%) $11,912 (96.1%) $12,395
2021 $727 (5.8%) $11,791 (94.2%) $12,517

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Iola High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 480th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.3%
Ranks 140th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 420th of 1961 High schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Iola High School)5270
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Iola Independent School District (Isd))5270
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iola High School)5252
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iola Independent School District (Isd))5252
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Iola High School)6265
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Iola Independent School District (Isd))6265
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iola High School)5335
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iola Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Iola High School)6145
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Iola Independent School District (Isd))6145
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Iola High School)3943
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Iola Independent School District (Isd))3943
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Iola High School)7346
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Iola Independent School District (Isd))7346
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Iola High School)8765
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Iola Independent School District (Isd))8765
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Iola High School)8681
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Iola Independent School District (Isd))8681
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Iola High School)7786
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Iola Independent School District (Isd))7786
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Iola High School)9488
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Iola Independent School District (Isd))9488
 6%
   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 Students214294
 37.4%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic3254
 68.8%
Pacific Islander00
White172227
 32%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%27.6%
 7.5%


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Iola High School ranks 265th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Iola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Iola Elementary

Students at Iola High School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Iola High School.


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