Grade to Age Chart | CDE (2024)

FAQs

What grade should I be in based on age? ›

Elementary school is kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-10), middle school is grades 6-8 (ages 11-13), and high school is grades 9-12 (ages 14-18).

A 15 year old is usually in ninth or tenth grade.

It's not black and white. Scientific research doesn't give a black-or-white answer indicating which path is best for every kid. Studies show that older students often outperform their younger peers in the early years, but the older kids typically lose their advantage in the long run.

Children in sixth grade are typically 11 to 12 years old, while those in eighth grade are 13 and 14. As such, children in Middle School range from 11 to 14 years old.

Pupils are aged 14–15 during eighth grade.

I'm 17 years old and still in 10th class. Am I too late? It is never too late. In a world where the importance on formal education is diminishing , it is really not too late.

The average age for the U.S. 9th grade students is 14 to 15 years.

Students in sixth grade are usually 11-12 years old.

What age should a 1st grader be? ›

It is the first year of elementary school, and the first school year after kindergarten. Children in first grade are usually 6–7 years old.

Students are usually 12–13 years old, but some students can also start at ages 11–12.

Many parents in your situation choose to hire a professional evaluator to review their child's work, rather than use a standardized test. This is especially recommended if your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from the public schools, or if your child is several grades behind grade level.

6th grade: 11-12 years old. 7th grade: 12-13 years old. 8th grade: 13-14 years old.