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 With all of the research and media attention on charter schools, many teachers, parents, students, and other people often ask, "What is Middle Schools?" Generally speaking, a "middle school" is a junior high school. Middle schools are much less frequently used than primary or secondary schools, but they serve an important educational purpose. As a result, there are many different types of middle schools available in the United States. There are dozens of organizations that help parents identify the best middle schools for their children. These organizations tend to focus on particular characteristics such as: Wide availability of academic programs, teacher-to-student ratios, student growth opportunities, student athlete profiles, student growth in social and academic settings, student/teacher ratio, student/family involvement, and student test scores. These organizations also compare various middle schools based on criteria such as student discipline,