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Middle school GPA
Add your classes to see your GPA.
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This plan counts only the classes entered above. To plan with your whole transcript, use the cumulative GPA calculator.
Calculate a result first, then set a target.
How to use the middle school GPA calculator
- Add one row per class: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, electives and so on.
- Choose each letter grade, or tick “Enter percentages instead of letters” if your report card shows percentages.
- Enter 1 credit for every class if your school doesn’t use credits. That’s how most middle schools work, so every class counts equally.
- Your GPA updates as you type. Open “Show the math” to see each step.
If your school doesn’t use plus and minus grades (A, B, C only), or uses different percentage cutoffs, open the scale settings at the top of the calculator and change them.
How middle school GPA is calculated
Short answer: convert each grade to points on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0), add them up and divide by the number of classes. If your classes have credits, multiply each grade by its credits first and divide by the total credits.
GPA = Σ (grade points × credits) ÷ Σ credits
Worked example
| Class | Grade | Grade points | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | A | 4.0 | 1 |
| Science | B+ | 3.3 | 1 |
| English | A− | 3.7 | 1 |
| Social Studies | B | 3.0 | 1 |
(4.0 + 3.3 + 3.7 + 3.0) ÷ 4 = 14.0 ÷ 4 = 3.50. Press “Try an example” in the calculator to see the same result with the math shown.
Letter grade and percentage chart
| Letter | Percentage (default) | Grade points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / A | 93–100% | 4.0 |
| A− | 90–92.9% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87–89.9% | 3.3 |
| B | 83–86.9% | 3.0 |
| B− | 80–82.9% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77–79.9% | 2.3 |
| C | 73–76.9% | 2.0 |
| C− | 70–72.9% | 1.7 |
| D (D+, D, D−) | 60–69.9% | 1.3 to 0.7 |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 |
Does middle school GPA matter?
Middle school grades usually don’t appear on your high school transcript and aren’t part of your high school GPA. They can still matter: some high schools use them for course placement (for example honors or advanced math) and for admission to selective, magnet or private high schools. Most of all, they show which study habits are working before high school grades start to count.
One exception: some students take high-school-level classes in middle school, such as Algebra I or a world language. Some schools record these on the high school transcript, so check with your school.
Frequently asked questions
Do middle school grades count for college?
Usually not. Colleges generally look at grades from grades 9–12. High-school-level classes taken in middle school may appear on your high school transcript, depending on your school’s policy.
Is a 3.0 GPA good in middle school?
A 3.0 is a B average, which is solid. “Good” depends on your goals: if you’re aiming for an honors track or a selective high school, check what they expect. See what is a good GPA? for a fuller guide.
Do middle schools use weighted GPA?
Most middle schools use an unweighted GPA, where every class is on the same 4.0 scale. If your school adds a bonus for advanced classes, use the high school GPA calculator, which supports Honors and AP/IB bonuses.
What if my school only gives percentages?
Tick “Enter percentages instead of letters” and type each percentage. The calculator converts it to a letter grade and grade points using the scale settings, which you can match to your school’s cutoffs. The percentage to GPA calculator explains the conversion in detail.
Should I include electives like art, music or PE?
Include every class your school counts in GPA. Many schools count all graded classes, but some leave out pass/fail classes or certain electives. Your report card or school handbook will say.