Why did they change from junior high to middle school?

Fifty years after the first junior high schools were established, educators began to call for middle schools–new schools that had a different grade organization and a more developmentally responsive program–in order to provide a more gradual and appropriate transition between the elementary and high school years.

Is it called middle school or junior high?

Middle schools serve pre-adolescent and young adolescent students between grades 5 and 9, with most in the grade 6-8 range. Middle schools in the upper grade range (7-9) are sometimes referred to as junior high schools. Secondary or high schools enroll students in the upper grades, generally 9-12 with variations.

When did they change 6th grade to middle school?

During the 1970s through 2000, however, millions of sixth-graders were transferred to middle schools, and ninth-graders were moved to high schools. Seventy-five percent of sixth-graders nationwide now go to middle school. The tide may be turning again, however, in favor of returning sixth-graders to elementary school.

What year is a junior in high school?

Year / Grade Placement

Age	UK Years	US/International Grades
14 – 15	Year 10	9th Grade (Freshman)
15 – 16	Year 11	10th Grade (Sophomore)
16 – 17	Year 12 / Lower 6th	11th Grade (Junior)
17 – 18	Year 13 / Upper 6th	12th Grade (Senior)

What age is Grade 9 in Canada?

Canada’s grade levels compared to other countries

Starting age	Canada	United States
13-14	Grade 8	Grade 8
14-15	Grade 9	Grade 9
15-16	Grade 10	Grade 10
16-17	Grade 11	Grade 11