Don't make the grade? (5)
I believe the answer is:
flunk
(Other definitions for flunk that I've seen before include "Fail an exam (in the US)" , "Fail to get a passing grade" , "Fail (an exam, say)" .)
I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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