US Grade Level Calculator
Which US grade a child is in this school year, from birth year and month, with the high school class of year.
In the 2026-27 school year, a child born between September 2015 and August 2016 is in Grade 5 and graduates high school in 2034, under the common 1 September cut-off. States with a later cut-off move some birthdays a year.
US Grade Level Calculator
Frequently asked
Is the US Grade Level Calculator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
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