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Fifth grade

A US grade for students aged about 10 to 11, often the last year of elementary school. Equivalent in age to Year 6 in England.

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Year 6 England Wales
In England and Wales, the final year of primary school, for children aged 10 to 11. In England it ends with the KS2 tests.
Elementary school United States
A US school for the early grades, usually kindergarten to grade 5 (sometimes to grade 6 or 8). Also called grade school or primary school.

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