middle school

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INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Siblings Wendell and Whitney Cole became fans of Kanye West, the artist who now goes by Ye, when they were in middle school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There was a year in middle school when I was sick often enough that the doctor’s office felt a bit like a second address.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Only 43% of Chicago elementary and middle school students can read at grade level, and 27% were proficient in math on state tests in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Yes, at his middle school, Core Prep Academy in Northridge, Arenas’ entire day was consumed by hoops.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Tim and I race back to the middle school building.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein