Where Do Sixth-Graders Belong?

Educators don't agree on whether they belong in elementary or middle school, and thus they can be found in a variety of grade configurations in schools across the country. The following shows the changes in middle schools over nearly 30 years:

Where Do Sixth-Graders Belong?

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