Middle school is a phase of education that typically covers grades six to eight. It is the period of transition between elementary school and high school. However, the term "middle school" has many synonyms, such as junior high school, intermediate school, middle level school, middle secondary school, and middle years education. Although the terminology varies from region to region, the fundamental goal of these schools is to provide students with a challenging yet supportive learning environment to prepare them for the requirements of high school. The ultimate purpose of middle schools is to equip students with essential academic and social skills that will prepare them for success in their lives.