middle school

noun

: a school usually including grades five to eight or six to eight

middle schooler

-ˌskü-lər 

noun

Examples of middle school in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

District and state social studies curriculum requirements often feature middle school civics courses, and math-civics concepts align well with middle school math standards. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

The two have worked together since Phifer was in middle school, building a partnership that extends far beyond the classroom. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

But as Riemenschneider grew into a larger frame in middle school, football coaches took notice and swayed him to try the sport. — Shaun Chornobroff, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

In District 181, all nine schools — seven elementary and two middle schools — earned the Exemplary designation, indicating the highest levels of performance meeting established state criteria. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for middle school

• minuscule
• molecule
• overrule
• poiseuille
• reticule
• ridicule
• vestibule
• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule

Kids Definition

middle school

noun

: a school usually including grades 5 to 8 or 6 to 8