(a)  “Elementary schools” are schools serving any combination of kindergarten through grade eight (K-8).

(b)  “Middle schools” are elementary schools designed to serve grades five through eight (5-8) only, or any combination of grades five through eight (5-8).

[Acts 1978, ch. 502, § 1; T.C.A., § 49-1002; Acts 2003, ch. 285, § 1.]