Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eighth-grade
adjective
/eɪtθ ɡreɪd/
Definition
Referring to the educational level of a student in the eighth grade, typically around 13 to 14 years of age.
Examples
- She is in eighth-grade mathematics class.
- The eighth-grade science project was impressive.
- He won a medal in the eighth-grade spelling bee.
Meaning
The term denotes the year of schooling that follows seventh grade and precedes ninth grade, marking the final year of middle school in many educational systems.
Synonyms
- 8th grade
- middle school
- junior high
