Mountain Phoenix Community School

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 4725 Miller Street
       Wheat Ridge, CO  80033-2824


(303) 728-9100

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
455th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,134 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 61st among 99 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks better than 54.1% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Phoenix Community School is 14.2, which is the 23rd best among 99 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Phoenix Community School is $9,134. 96 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountain Phoenix Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Phoenix Community School 455th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Mountain Phoenix Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Phoenix Community School 221st of 481 Colorado public middle schools. (See Mountain Phoenix Community School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Phoenix Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 42.92 581st 935 37.9%
2013 43.65 572nd 954 40.0%
2014 40.94 597th 962 37.9%
2015 13.94 834th 938 11.1%
2016 23.57 691st 914 24.4%
2017 21.67 719th 929 22.6%
2018 22.97 692nd 917 24.5%
2019 25.05 713th 965 26.1%
2021 36.23 476th 710 33.0%
2022 43.43 484th 921 47.4%
2023 48.03 455th 933 51.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 542nd 690 21.4%
2019 16.67 656th 758 13.5%
2022 45.38 315th 595 47.1%
2023 51.33 296th 642 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 574th 693 17.2%
2019 36.78 455th 764 40.4%
2022 40.99 339th 594 42.9%
2023 43.09 355th 649 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.62 286th 454 37.0%
2023 34.19 362nd 525 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mountain Phoenix Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 67.10 139th 425 67.3%
2013 65.41 152nd 454 66.5%
2014 59.94 169th 461 63.3%
2015 27.01 324th 436 25.7%
2016 31.43 267th 400 33.3%
2017 20.98 333rd 424 21.5%
2018 43.72 222nd 418 46.9%
2019 56.70 173rd 458 62.2%
2021 30.74 257th 369 30.4%
2022 46.08 217th 448 51.6%
2023 48.40 221st 480 54.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.12 170th 363 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.70 129th 356 63.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mountain Phoenix Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.04 147th 283 48.1%
2022 21.78 212th 265 20.0%
2023 32.62 194th 286 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Open Quote Our whole family loves our school! From art to academic integration to the festivals and community, we are so grateful to have another 6 years here! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 16, 2021

Open Quote Public Waldorf school at its finest! Dedicated, passionate and incredibly knowledgable staff. The community is like our second family! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 16, 2021

Open Quote We have been a family here for over 5 years. Our child is thriving and happy! The community and staff are amazing! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Open Quote This school is pretty much useless. They fire the teachers that are working to make the school better for the sake of their philosophy. I was scolded by the first grade teacher for teaching my daughter how to read. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 25, 2016

Open Quote Mountain Phoenix has been such a blessing for our family. The community is active and welcoming and the curriculum is infused with art, music, handwork, dance, drama, and lots of time outside. My very active, creative daughter loves it! Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, February 20, 2015

Open Quote We love this school! My children both attend, my oldest has been there for 4 years now. The campus is beautiful, the teachers are amazing, and the directors are both great. We are so lucky that we found this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 23, 2014

Open Quote Since I have brought our two children to this school, their whole attitudes have changed. They love school now! I didn't know anything about Waldorf school at first and I have learned so much. Now that I have learned about this philosophy, I wouldn't take my children anywhere else. Both of my children's teachers are easy to talk to to and have lots of experience. The festivals are amazing. They have fairs ad events through out the year that bring families together and I have made so many friends with like minded parents. I knew I could ever afford private school, but I feel like I have found the best school private or public for my kids! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Open Quote My daughter attends the Coal Creek Canyon Campus, and I couldn't imagine a better place for her to begin her education. A Waldorf-inspired education can benefit children at any level, developing their strengths and supporting any weaknesses though their focus on the whole child: head, heart and hand. While budgetary restrictions are forcing many schools to drastically reduce arts and sciences in the curriculum, those subjects are integral to the students' day at Mountain Phoenix.

The teachers and staff have excellent credentials and create a warm atmosphere for the children to learn in a caring environment. The classrooms are small, with mixed grade levels. The teachers are diligent about carefully assessing each child and guiding them to work to their fullest potential in each subject. I don't know yet where my daughter will go to school after 8th grade, but I know after the wonderful foundation she'll have received at Mountain Pheonix, she'll be ready to go anywhere! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 16, 2012

Open Quote My children attend Mountain Phoenix Community School in Coal Creek Canyon. This is their fifth year and they love it. They are thriving in this small, community oriented learning environment. Both have grown so much in their love of learning and their sense of who they are as individuals. The Waldorf teaching methods bring the curriculum alive for the children and the arts infused learning makes it fun while training their minds in ways the neighborhood schools have all but lost. This is a very special campus with fresh air and beautiful mountain charm. It may not be for everyone, but it has been an amazing blessing in our lives! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 13, 2012

Open Quote We have been at Mtn Phoenix (mountain campus) for two years and our overall experience has been a positive one. It is a school that believes in the well-being of the whole child and the small size allows the teachers, staff and families to all know each other and lends itself to a great sense of community.

The academic portions of the day are presented both traditionally (spelling lists, reading reflections and math worksheets) and experientially with field trips and time outdoors where appropriate. I appreciate the fact that the entire school day does not revolve around straight academics, there is music and art almost every day and two long recesses that allow for physical activity and unfettered play. I believe these things are critical in a child’s day to allow them to really learn during their time in the classroom. This year Hobby and Service classes were offered as well.

Not every school is a fit for every child or every family, but I would encourage parents looking for a more alternative education for their child/children to meet the people at MPCS and judge for themselves. You can’t make an informed decision about a school from its standardized test scores and website commentary. A school is so much more than that. The administrative leadership has a lot of room for growth, but I don’t believe there is a group of teachers more committed to the well-being of their children. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Open Quote What I have learned as a parent is that different schools are good for different kids. What one family would call horrible, another would call a life saver. The Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus has been a life saver for my son. We were underwhelmed by two neighborhood public schools so tried a wonderful private school, only to have that school close due to financial problems. We brought our son ( after constant meetings, and phone calls, and e-mails with past teachers) up to to the Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus (a public charter school). He found a sense of calm in the wooded mountains that surrounds the school as well as the CCC staff. All of the teachers at the CCC are well trained and have years of experience under their belts. The classrooms are small and there is a lot of hands on, experiential learning. My son can't wait to go to school in the morning. Last night he couldn't wait to get his homework done so he could earn points to attend Mr. Smith's Rocketry class (building rockets). You could say we a family that doesn't quite fit in the traditional public school mold. The Mountain Phoenix Coal Creek Campus has taught my son the traditional academic line, but through treasure hunts. He has learned how to play the viola, and even to knit. Which I have found calms my normally hyperactive child. My hat is off to these hard working and caring teachers who make the drive up the canyon every day. I can't believe how lucky we are to have found this school and a public charter at that! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Open Quote My child goes to the Mt. Campus in Coal Creek Canyon. He is in his third year at that location. I honestly can't say anything about the other campus, but what I do know about our school that my child attends is that it is everything I could have wished for! This school has evolved into an organized, caring school where as a parent, I know that my input and concerns are honored and respected. My child has grown immensely and has developed self-confidence and a desire to learn! What more could I ask for? Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 31, 2011

Open Quote When we enrolled our daughter at Mt. Phoenix, we thought, great, a little school now ready to grow into a larger school.
When they promised bus transport from the Wheat Ridge to the Coal Creek Canyon Campus, we thought, good, this is going to work out.
When they told the eighth grade students that no ball point pens were allowed and no media presentations of any kind were to be used in the classroom, we thought, that’s odd.
When on the first day of school, there was no bus and no notification that five students would be jammed into a faculty member’s Buick, we thought, What’s going on here?
When my child and her best friend were repeatedly bullied and the teachers and principle told us it was my child’s fault, we said, “Wait a minute!”

What you have here is a little school in a remote canyon that operates on its own set of standards, however chaotic, trying to establish itself in Wheat Ridge on a larger scale. I’m sorry but I thought that when the school was funded by Jeffco tax payers, the schools had to be worthy of that support! In our opinion, Mt. Phoenix School is an experiment that is failing in that mission. The new campus is expensive and so they always have their hand out to parents.

Our child was suspended AFTER the October classroom Jeffco student count. I looked for another school even before a number of hostile meetings with the principle and teachers made it clear they were not going to ask our child to return.

Everything was infinitely better once we found out about Alpine Valley School. This is best–kept secret in Wheat Ridge and for us it was the only logical choice. If you haven’t considered this option, you owe it to your child to look into this unique educational alternative. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Open Quote This is a wonderful school, that nurtures and loves the kids who attend it. The children love it and feel accepted here. The teachers work hard to help each and every child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain Phoenix Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 40 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2010 29 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2011 55 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 64
2012 293 6 7 42 0 1 15 0 364
2013 373 7 10 54 3 0 18 0 465
2014 405 4 8 61 2 0 18 0 498
2015 463 4 8 71 3 0 15 0 564
2016 500 4 9 82 2 1 18 0 616
2017 488 5 10 75 1 0 22 0 601
2018 484 4 7 75 2 0 24 0 596
2019 504 6 5 81 8 1 27 0 632
2020 521 6 4 94 2 1 36 0 664
2021 513 6 1 98 0 1 35 0 654
2022 421 4 1 84 0 1 26 0 537
2023 447 2 1 78 0 1 23 0 552

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 Mountain Phoenix Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 48 2.0 24.0 35.4
2009 44 1.4 31.4 15.9
2010 31 2.4 12.9 0
2011 64 3.6 17.7 14.1
2012 364 22.4 16.2 9.1
2013 465 23.2 20.0 14.2
2014 498 21.6 23.0 15.5
2015 564 28.0 20.1 6
2016 616 27.0 22.8 4.2
2017 601 29.5 20.3 16.5
2018 596 27.1 21.9 20.8
2019 632 27.6 22.8 17.9
2020 664 30.7 21.6 18.2
2021 654 33.1 19.7 n/a
2022 537 35.0 15.3 n/a
2023 552 38.8 14.2 12.7

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 Mountain Phoenix Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 48 2.0 24.0 35.4
2009 44 1.4 31.4 15.9
2010 31 2.4 12.9 0
2011 64 3.6 17.7 14.1
2012 364 22.4 16.2 9.1
2013 465 23.2 20.0 14.2
2014 498 21.6 23.0 15.5
2015 564 28.0 20.1 6
2016 616 27.0 22.8 4.2
2017 601 29.5 20.3 16.5
2018 596 27.1 21.9 20.8
2019 632 27.6 22.8 17.9
2020 664 30.7 21.6 18.2
2021 654 33.1 19.7 n/a
2022 537 35.0 15.3 n/a
2023 552 38.8 14.2 12.7

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 Mountain Phoenix Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,137
2020 $7,517
2021 $7,472
2022 $9,134

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Phoenix Community 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 713th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 455th of 933 Elementary schools
 25.1%
Ranks 173rd of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 221st of 480 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)22.936.8
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Phoenix Community School)9.133.9
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)30.265.3
 35.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Phoenix Community School)2636.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)47.169.8
 22.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Phoenix Community School)26.532.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)35.743.2
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.549.3
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)56.560
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.949.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Mountain Phoenix Community School)5017.1
 32.9%
   7th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.630.9
 7.7%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Phoenix Community School)16.731.1
 14.4%
   8th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.137.1
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)5045.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)50.748.5
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Mountain Phoenix Community School)46.744.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)42.139
 3.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Phoenix Community School)39.653.3
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Mountain Phoenix Community School)22.227.1
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632552
 12.7%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian80
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic8178
 3.7%
Pacific Islander11
White504447
 11.3%
Two or More Races2723
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%12.7%
 5.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Mountain Phoenix Community School.

Students at Mountain Phoenix Community School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Mountain Phoenix Community School ranks 455th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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