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a school intermediate between elementary school and high school, typically for children in grades 6 through 8
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The transition from elementary school to middle school can be a big adjustment for students.
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Middle school is where things start to get a bit more serious.
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Middle school can be a real awkward phase for a lot of kids.
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Navigating through middle school is like walking a tightrope between childhood and adolescence.