Ps/Is 208

Summary:

PS/IS 208 is a public elementary and middle school located in Bellerose, New York, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 617 students. Despite serving a student population with a higher percentage of African American and low-income students, PS/IS 208 has consistently maintained strong academic performance, outperforming the New York City Geographic District #29 and the state of New York in various standardized test scores and Regents exams.

One of the key factors that differentiates PS/IS 208 is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.83%) compared to the nearby schools, which have a more diverse student population. However, this has not hindered the school's academic success, as it consistently performs better than the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency rates, as well as Regents exam performance. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, PS/IS 208 had higher proficiency rates in ELA for grades 3, 4, 7, and 8, and higher proficiency rates in Math for grades 4, 6, 7, and 8. Additionally, the school's Regents exam proficiency rates in Algebra I and Earth Science were significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Another factor that may contribute to PS/IS 208's success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, which is lower than the nearby schools in the same district. Additionally, the school has a higher spending per student ($19,042) compared to the district and state averages. These resources and smaller class sizes may be key factors in the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its diverse student population, particularly its African American students, who have consistently demonstrated strong academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-8

 74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
       Bellerose, NY  11426


(718) 468-6420

District: New York City Geographic District #29

SchoolDigger Rank:
1084th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,042 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Asian:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Compare Details Ps/Is 208 ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 12th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #29. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ps/Is 208 ranks better than 65.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), Asian (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps/Is 208 is 10.7, which is the 6th best among 28 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #29. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps/Is 208 is $19,042. 14 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps/Is 208:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 208 1084th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps/Is 208 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 208 517th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Ps/Is 208 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #29:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #29 589th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps/Is 208

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.08 739th 2206 66.5%
2007 72.71 636th 2219 71.3%
2008 70.34 719th 2227 67.7%
2009 72.04 628th 2257 72.2%
2010 61.42 978th 2263 56.8%
2011 70.28 686th 2286 70.0%
2012 68.51 758th 2320 67.3%
2013 63.19 770th 2325 66.9%
2014 73.51 558th 2345 76.2%
2015 70.73 635th 2352 73.0%
2016 70.67 636th 2366 73.1%
2017 64.44 811th 2386 66.0%
2018 59.80 955th 2395 60.1%
2019 68.29 701st 2413 70.9%
2021 55.17 950th 2201 56.8%
2022 57.97 974th 2434 60.0%
2023 52.94 1084th 2439 55.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 687th 1941 64.6%
2019 47.51 763rd 1859 59.0%
2022 54.31 677th 2031 66.7%
2023 58.86 563rd 2016 72.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.14 480th 2045 76.5%
2019 75.63 362nd 2032 82.2%
2021 55.39 650th 1678 61.3%
2022 64.57 577th 2099 72.5%
2023 53.72 815th 2041 60.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.05 919th 2338 60.7%
2019 69.48 662nd 2357 71.9%
2021 45.48 1082nd 1955 44.7%
2022 58.99 929th 2401 61.3%
2023 52.38 1098th 2403 54.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.68 961st 2340 58.9%
2019 66.54 709th 2358 69.9%
2021 51.49 929th 1961 52.6%
2022 55.07 1018th 2400 57.6%
2023 52.35 1096th 2400 54.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.06 160th 601 73.4%
2022 29.73 526th 671 21.6%
2023 45.69 378th 605 37.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 209th 948 78.0%
2019 75.60 167th 891 81.3%
2021 62.51 114th 427 73.3%
2022 75.09 188th 936 79.9%
2023 63.65 257th 857 70.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.12 128th 1392 90.8%
2019 81.15 171st 1315 87.0%
2022 60.15 507th 1503 66.3%
2023 62.41 438th 1429 69.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.19 426th 1095 61.1%
2007 73.27 317th 1123 71.8%
2008 69.75 413th 1185 65.1%
2009 76.91 252nd 1224 79.4%
2010 63.68 528th 1243 57.5%
2011 70.64 405th 1295 68.7%
2012 68.05 452nd 1337 66.2%
2013 62.17 451st 1373 67.2%
2014 74.25 267th 1401 80.9%
2015 77.63 233rd 1407 83.4%
2016 76.04 256th 1429 82.1%
2017 69.39 370th 1455 74.6%
2018 61.72 489th 1438 66.0%
2019 76.59 280th 1439 80.5%
2021 55.62 474th 1242 61.8%
2022 52.31 641st 1479 56.7%
2023 61.45 517th 1500 65.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 568th 1170 51.5%
2019 49.21 423rd 1139 62.9%
2022 48.75 501st 1283 61.0%
2023 58.44 371st 1307 71.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 382nd 1245 69.3%
2019 72.90 252nd 1241 79.7%
2021 60.77 268th 935 71.3%
2022 51.90 518th 1306 60.3%
2023 59.68 427th 1288 66.8%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.64 103rd 487 78.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.14 481st 1353 64.4%
2019 82.88 195th 1370 85.8%
2021 45.85 553rd 1066 48.1%
2022 57.61 559th 1454 61.6%
2023 64.51 466th 1463 68.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.40 470th 1352 65.2%
2019 67.99 362nd 1366 73.5%
2021 55.71 407th 1071 62.0%
2022 47.62 700th 1455 51.9%
2023 57.91 544th 1464 62.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.13 152nd 374 59.4%
2019 81.06 57th 369 84.6%
2022 43.27 246th 381 35.4%
2023 45.70 243rd 388 37.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.42 113th 663 83.0%
2019 85.67 73rd 653 88.8%
2021 59.13 79th 253 68.8%
2022 63.48 186th 706 73.7%
2023 69.90 162nd 696 76.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ps/Is 208

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 193rd 810 76.2%
2019 87.56 65th 826 92.1%
2022 72.13 174th 914 81.0%
2023 73.21 199th 943 78.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Ps/Is 208 Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Open Quote Best school good learning environment Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, November 30, 2014

Open Quote I have two children enrolled at PS IS 208 (kindergarten and second grade). I am thrilled with their teachers' innovative way of implementing common core while ensuring that the students are not missing out on needed concepts. The teachers are wonderful at communicating with parents and willing to help the students. I also feel that this is an extremely safe environment with security guards present and school implementing various drills to promote student safety. In addition, the PTA deligently works to raise funds for additional activities and the parent coordinator is actively involved in communicating with parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps/Is 208

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 15 523 76 66 4 n/a n/a 0 684
2005 17 589 94 75 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2006 17 595 89 75 4 n/a n/a 0 780
2007 19 567 76 63 3 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 19 555 85 65 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 21 568 75 70 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2010 20 570 73 70 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2011 20 569 73 72 0 0 0 0 734
2012 18 564 66 70 1 1 0 0 720
2013 15 565 68 75 2 1 8 0 734
2014 11 567 65 82 3 0 8 0 736
2015 9 535 60 81 3 0 12 0 700
2016 8 548 67 91 8 0 11 0 733
2017 6 552 64 90 9 2 14 0 737
2018 8 524 55 92 14 2 11 0 706
2019 8 520 56 98 14 2 14 0 712
2020 10 539 57 103 20 3 16 0 748
2021 11 520 56 102 18 4 17 0 728
2022 12 473 62 92 20 4 16 0 679
2023 9 400 62 85 41 4 16 0 617

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 Ps/Is 208

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 684 n/a n/a n/a
2005 779 n/a n/a 0
2006 780 42.0 18.6 60
2007 728 46.0 15.8 62.1
2008 725 48.0 15.1 59.6
2009 734 47.0 15.6 52.3
2010 733 47.0 15.6 n/a
2011 734 47.1 15.5 55.2
2012 720 46.9 15.3 56.3
2013 734 42.9 17.0 58.3
2014 736 45.9 16.0 56.9
2015 700 48.0 14.5 61
2016 733 51.0 14.3 52.3
2017 737 49.7 14.8 54
2018 706 49.9 14.1 46.9
2019 712 46.0 15.4 41.4
2020 748 53.0 14.1 41.2
2021 728 57.0 12.7 53.2
2022 679 65.5 10.3 57.1
2023 617 57.5 10.7 57.4

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 Ps/Is 208

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 684 n/a n/a n/a
2005 779 n/a n/a 0
2006 780 42.0 18.6 60
2007 728 46.0 15.8 62.1
2008 725 48.0 15.1 59.6
2009 734 47.0 15.6 52.3
2010 733 47.0 15.6 n/a
2011 734 47.1 15.5 55.2
2012 720 46.9 15.3 56.3
2013 734 42.9 17.0 58.3
2014 736 45.9 16.0 56.9
2015 700 48.0 14.5 61
2016 733 51.0 14.3 52.3
2017 737 49.7 14.8 54
2018 706 49.9 14.1 46.9
2019 712 46.0 15.4 41.4
2020 748 53.0 14.1 41.2
2021 728 57.0 12.7 53.2
2022 679 65.5 10.3 57.1
2023 617 57.5 10.7 57.4

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps/Is 208

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (1.6%) $13,235 (98.4%) $13,454
2020 $191 (1.5%) $12,820 (98.5%) $13,011
2021 $337 (2.3%) $14,472 (97.7%) $14,809
2022 $1,653 (9.5%) $15,691 (90.5%) $17,344
2023 $859 (4.5%) $18,183 (95.5%) $19,042

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps/Is 208

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 701st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1084th of 2439 Elementary schools
 15.4%
Ranks 280th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 517th of 1500 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)8051.4
 28.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)5148.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)7942.9
 36.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)4551.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)7156.3
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)4948.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)4756.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)3947.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)3643.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)3544.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)4049.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)3742.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)6142.2
 18.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)3637.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)5650
 6%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)2633.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)4758.5
 11.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)3246.1
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)4953.9
 4.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)2539
 14%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 208)7052.2
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #29)4156.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Ps/Is 208)6652.9
 13.1%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #29)2633.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Ps/Is 208)10096.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #29)56.159.5
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Ps/Is 208)96.296.2
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #29)46.648.6
 2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712617
 13.3%
African American520400
 23.1%
American Indian1441
 192.9%
Asian5662
 10.7%
Hispanic9885
 13.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White89
 12.5%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%57.4%
 15.9%


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Students at Ps/Is 208 are 65% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Ps/Is 208 ranks 1084th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Ps/Is 208.


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