The REAL School

Summary:

The REAL School is a public high school located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 557 students. It is part of the Racine Unified School District, which is ranked 413 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The REAL School has several strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 93.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Horlick High (82.6%) and Park High (87.8%). The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.1% over the past five years, compared to higher dropout rates at Horlick High (3.6%) and Park High (4.2%). However, The REAL School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.2% in 2019-2020 to 28.0% in 2022-2023, though this is still lower than the chronic absenteeism rates at Horlick High (60.8%) and Park High (44.7%).

Academically, The REAL School consistently outperforms the Racine Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin in various standardized test scores, including the Forward Exam and ACT. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 17.1 over the past three years, compared to higher ratios at Horlick High (12.6) and Park High (14.6). Despite these strengths, The REAL School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 166 out of 410 Wisconsin high schools in 2016-2017 to 382 out of 431 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 10116 Stellar Ave
       Sturtevant, WI  53177


(262) 664-8100

District: Racine Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,264 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.0%
Hispanic:
21.5%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The REAL School ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The REAL School ranks worse than 88.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Racine Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The REAL 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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details The REAL School has the smallest high school student body size in the Racine Unified School District. Student population at The REAL School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53%), Hispanic (21.5%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The REAL School is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 5 high schools in the Racine Unified School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The REAL School is $12,264, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Racine Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The REAL School:

SchoolDigger ranks The REAL School 510th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See The REAL School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks The REAL School 382nd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See The REAL School in the ranking list.)

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Racine Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Racine Unified School District 413th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The REAL School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.16 101st 332 69.6%
2006 66.00 149th 382 61.0%
2008 61.69 218th 519 58.0%
2009 56.51 284th 521 45.5%
2010 64.05 200th 539 62.9%
2011 66.46 169th 549 69.2%
2012 74.75 75th 559 86.6%
2013 64.07 185th 569 67.5%
2014 55.34 296th 585 49.4%
2015 51.65 340th 612 44.4%
2016 36.38 432nd 609 29.1%
2017 36.64 425th 612 30.6%
2018 32.04 447th 579 22.8%
2019 38.08 413th 594 30.5%
2021 22.03 514th 613 16.2%
2022 19.46 528th 617 14.4%
2023 21.04 525th 640 18.0%
2024 27.30 510th 641 20.4%
See the entire list of Wisconsin High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.89 34th 101 66.3%
2023 15.76 123rd 132 6.8%
2024 25.23 116th 131 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.63 151st 153 1.3%
2021 68.20 16th 138 88.4%
2024 41.83 95th 173 45.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.13 292nd 437 33.2%
2022 25.44 344th 421 18.3%
2023 60.37 108th 439 75.4%
2024 35.66 273rd 425 35.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.00 331st 489 32.3%
2019 32.42 373rd 487 23.4%
2021 32.70 376th 499 24.6%
2022 14.77 489th 522 6.3%
2023 16.89 472nd 525 10.1%
2024 14.85 477th 520 8.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.28 404th 551 26.7%
2019 38.43 392nd 557 29.6%
2021 19.72 488th 574 15.0%
2022 12.58 518th 576 10.1%
2023 16.55 496th 579 14.3%
2024 21.68 480th 580 17.2%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 450th 551 18.3%
2019 39.65 382nd 557 31.4%
2021 27.66 445th 572 22.2%
2022 30.06 439th 577 23.9%
2023 27.05 455th 591 23.0%
2024 36.74 417th 585 28.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.10 105th 123 14.6%
2019 35.70 73rd 127 42.5%
2021 54.40 41st 134 69.4%
2022 30.41 91st 125 27.2%
2023 57.84 34th 130 73.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.33 51st 204 75.0%
2019 51.83 86th 209 58.9%
2021 51.76 100th 225 55.6%
2022 47.15 109th 221 50.7%
2023 34.72 144th 229 37.1%
2024 47.71 116th 239 51.5%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 303rd 375 19.2%
2019 45.20 222nd 382 41.9%
2021 11.92 371st 393 5.6%
2022 12.65 370th 397 6.8%
2023 15.49 371st 412 10.0%
2024 12.40 380th 407 6.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The REAL School

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Rank History for all high school students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.24 50th 275 81.8%
2008 56.02 246th 437 43.7%
2009 88.44 5th 438 98.9%
2010 77.71 45th 450 90.0%
2011 38.37 369th 445 17.1%
2012 67.82 140th 452 69.0%
2013 49.56 287th 457 37.2%
2014 47.29 306th 462 33.8%
2015 46.47 329th 466 29.4%
2017 55.20 166th 410 59.5%
2018 28.48 328th 410 20.0%
2019 22.67 342nd 400 14.5%
2021 34.10 267th 390 31.5%
2022 26.40 317th 391 18.9%
2023 17.75 375th 415 9.6%
2024 19.59 382nd 431 11.4%
See the entire list of Wisconsin High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.06 89th 255 65.1%
2023 28.69 218th 271 19.6%
2024 21.25 276th 326 15.3%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.86 336th 343 2.0%
2022 38.25 216th 343 37.0%
2023 9.70 312th 329 5.2%
2024 11.75 328th 353 7.1%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 227th 373 39.1%
2019 48.48 172nd 354 51.4%
2021 44.11 187th 334 44.0%
2023 29.88 272nd 359 24.2%
2024 23.53 308th 365 15.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.36 69th 119 42.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at The REAL School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.71 175th 261 33.0%
2019 35.71 170th 266 36.1%
2021 46.19 129th 266 51.5%
2022 36.39 166th 269 38.3%
2023 17.98 238th 271 12.2%
2024 14.01 277th 300 7.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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.

The REAL School Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, May 23, 2010

Open Quote The REAL School has been my home since 6th grade. And now I'm in the 8th grade, and the REAL School has been the best thing to happen in my life so far. I am so proud to tell people that i go to the REAL School because it is a privilege, not a right.

Thank You,

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Enrollment information for The REAL School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 31 11 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 161 17 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2003 161 17 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2004 152 15 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2005 140 21 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2006 158 25 5 31 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 159 27 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 169 33 10 30 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 152 40 12 30 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2010 183 56 11 46 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2011 174 55 10 45 0 1 8 0 293
2012 191 47 8 38 0 1 10 0 295
2013 197 54 9 44 3 1 13 0 321
2014 192 55 11 43 3 1 14 0 319
2015 177 42 10 53 3 1 14 0 300
2016 206 53 9 59 1 1 13 0 342
2017 191 55 8 69 0 1 20 0 344
2018 223 57 9 85 1 0 21 0 396
2019 268 85 11 110 2 0 28 0 504
2020 278 73 11 119 3 0 30 0 514
2021 287 90 6 110 3 0 36 0 532
2022 289 82 5 112 2 0 39 0 529
2023 295 80 9 120 1 0 52 0 557

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 The REAL School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 55 n/a 0.0 32.7
2002 208 12.2 17.0 12
2003 208 12.2 17.0 12
2004 200 10.6 18.9 12
2005 195 12.6 15.5 n/a
2006 220 14.0 15.7 n/a
2007 220 15.0 14.7 25
2008 242 14.7 16.5 22.3
2009 234 15.3 15.3 23.9
2010 296 18.1 16.3 35.1
2011 293 14.8 19.7 39.6
2012 295 14.3 20.6 40.7
2013 321 15.1 21.2 41.7
2014 319 16.0 19.9 36.1
2015 300 n/a n/a 38.7
2016 342 18.0 19.0 32.5
2017 344 19.1 18.0 37.5
2018 396 26.0 15.1 33.1
2019 504 33.3 15.1 39.7
2020 514 33.5 15.3 41.1
2021 532 31.0 17.1 47.4
2022 529 35.9 14.6 42.3
2023 557 45.4 12.2 45.1

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 The REAL School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 55 n/a 0.0 32.7
2002 208 12.2 17.0 12
2003 208 12.2 17.0 12
2004 200 10.6 18.9 12
2005 195 12.6 15.5 n/a
2006 220 14.0 15.7 n/a
2007 220 15.0 14.7 25
2008 242 14.7 16.5 22.3
2009 234 15.3 15.3 23.9
2010 296 18.1 16.3 35.1
2011 293 14.8 19.7 39.6
2012 295 14.3 20.6 40.7
2013 321 15.1 21.2 41.7
2014 319 16.0 19.9 36.1
2015 300 n/a n/a 38.7
2016 342 18.0 19.0 32.5
2017 344 19.1 18.0 37.5
2018 396 26.0 15.1 33.1
2019 504 33.3 15.1 39.7
2020 514 33.5 15.3 41.1
2021 532 31.0 17.1 47.4
2022 529 35.9 14.6 42.3
2023 557 45.4 12.2 45.1

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 The REAL School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (4.0%) $11,001 (95.9%) $11,466
2020 $576 (5.1%) $10,809 (94.9%) $11,385
2021 $1,022 (8.3%) $11,242 (91.7%) $12,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The REAL School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 525th of 640 Middle schools
 12.5%
Ranks 342nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 375th of 415 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (The REAL School)22.822
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)17.415.3
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (The REAL School)47.518.1
 29.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)21.812.7
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The REAL School)34.226.6
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)20.417.9
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (The REAL School)40.517.7
 22.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)15.111.2
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The REAL School)24.79.8
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)1616.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (The REAL School)26.814.5
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)117.1
 3.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (The REAL School)52.447
 5.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Racine Unified School District)30.838.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (The REAL School)45.136.1
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Racine Unified School District)27.222.9
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (The REAL School)45.534.6
 10.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Racine Unified School District)24.123.2
 0.9%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (The REAL School)2021.9
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Racine Unified School District)22.416.7
 5.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (The REAL School)17.117.2
 0.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Racine Unified School District)11.67.7
 3.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (The REAL School)11.423.4
 12%
   10th Grade Science (Racine Unified School District)16.313.1
 3.2%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students504557
 10.5%
African American8580
 5.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian119
 18.2%
Hispanic110120
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White268295
 10.1%
Two or More Races2852
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%45.1%
 5.4%


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The REAL School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Wisconsin high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended The REAL School.

Students at The REAL School are 53% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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