middle school

noun

1. a school intermediate between elementary school and high school, usually encompassing grades five or six through eight.

middle school

noun

1. (in England and Wales) a school for children aged between 8 or 9 and 12 or 13 Compare first school

Word History and Origins

Origin of middle school¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The jury awarded plaintiffs Mr al-Shimari, a middle school headmaster, Mr al-Ejaili, a journalist, and Mr al-Zubae, a fruit vendor, $3m each in compensatory damages and $11m each in punitive damages.

From BBC

After hearing parents’ concerns at the meeting, school board member Scott Schmerelson, whose San Fernando Valley board district includes Reed Middle School, described the situation is “kind of embarrassing” and said the new process should be postponed a year.

From Los Angeles Times

The decision follows weeks of parent anger and questions, culminating in a heated town hall meeting Thursday night at Walter Reed Middle School, during which parents of students enrolled in the prestigious programs contended district officials changed the admissions policies behind closed doors and without a compelling reason.

From Los Angeles Times

In previous years, students applying to the Individualized Honors Program at Walter Reed Middle School in Studio City and Mark Twain Middle School in Venice submitted applications and teacher recommendations and were required to take an eligibility exam — all to show they were prepared for fast-paced studies well beyond their grade level.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve seen his plays since I was a kid in middle school. In my young adulthood, I was witnessing readings and productions of the plays in Atlanta where I lived. August was there often, working to develop the complete works. The ‘Century Cycle’ is especially what you want to do as an actor, as a Black actor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• junior high
• secondary school