intermediate school

noun

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2
: a school usually comprising grades four to six

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Durham is an intermediate school for fifth- and sixth-grade students. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 Another option is for the Legislature to create yet another pot of money for intermediate school districts to hire professional grant writers to support small schools. CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 As part of the project, grades are being realigned to turn Fegely Middle School into an intermediate school. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 The intermediate school serves only fifth- and sixth-grade students. Ashley Soebroto, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intermediate school

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of intermediate school was in 1842

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“Intermediate school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermediate%20school. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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