intermediate school

noun

1. a school for pupils in grades 4 through 6.
2. a junior high school.

intermediate school

noun

1. a school for children aged between 11 and 13

Word History and Origins

Origin of intermediate school¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

He recently graduated from Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School in Santa Ana, according to the post.

From Los Angeles Times

At Salina Intermediate School in Dearborn - across the railroad tracks from a sprawling Ford factory - the BBC spoke to Hala, 32, who said she voted "uncommitted".

From BBC

The complaint alleges that El Roble Intermediate School has ongoing issues with students fighting on campus, particularly pre-planned physical assaults that are instigated by a baseless rumor started by a peer.

From Los Angeles Times

A crowd of students watched the assault, but the complaint states EL Robles Intermediate School staff were nowhere to be found.

From Los Angeles Times

A former student at El Roble Intermediate School has sued the Claremont Unified School District, alleging the district didn’t protect him before or after the student was physically assaulted on campus by a bullying classmate.

From Los Angeles Times