Judy Blume's "Tales of a Fourth __ Nothing" (5)

I believe the answer is:

grade

(Other definitions for grade that I've seen before include "one of the entertainment moguls" , "Particular level of rank, quality, etc" , "Degree" , "School mark" , "Rank or status" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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