At 12 years old you are either in sixth or seventh grade in the United States. Some students turn 12 during sixth grade while others don’t turn 12 until the summer months or during seventh grade. A student can be 12 years old and either be in sixth or seventh grade. In many school districts sixth and seventh grade is considered middle school/junior high.
I put together a table below to help you figure out the ages of students during middle school/junior high in the United States.
| Grade | Age |
|---|---|
| 6th grade | 11-12 years |
| 7th grade | 12-13 years |
| 8th grade | 13-14 years |
Allen is currently a teacher in Illinois. He is teaching 8th grade science in a suburb near Chicago.