Middle school is a strange place. Everyone is figuring out who they are, lockers refuse to open, and nobody knows what to do with their hands during presentations. But somehow, it’s also where some of the best jokes were born. Puns, groaners, and silly one-liners just hit differently at this age.
So here are 25 middle school jokes that are short, silly, and totally clean. They’re easy to remember, easy to repeat, and perfect for sharing with friends, family, or that one teacher who secretly loves a good pun.
Ready? Let’s get started.
Pun-damentals
Let’s start with the classics. These puns have been groaned at for generations, and they’re not stopping now. If you like your wordplay with a math twist, try these math measurement jokes and puns.
- Why did the math book look so sad? It had too many problems.
- What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta.
- Why can’t you trust stairs? They’re always up to something.
- What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved.
- Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field.
- What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? Nacho cheese.
- Why did the student eat his homework? The teacher said it was a piece of cake.
Lunch Line Laughs
The cafeteria is where friendships are made, trades are negotiated, and nobody asks what’s in the mystery meat. Here’s to the best (and weirdest) meal of the school day.
- Why is pizza Friday the best day of the week? Because it’s the only day the cafeteria gets something right.
- What did the mystery meat say to the student? “Don’t ask.”
- Why did the apple look so sad on the lunch tray? Nobody picked it, not even for a trade.
- Why did the student bring a ladder to the cafeteria? He heard the food was on a higher level.
- What’s the cafeteria’s favorite kind of music? Rap, because of all the wrapped sandwiches.
- Why did the cafeteria tray go to therapy? It was tired of carrying everyone else’s problems.
Class Clowns
School has its share of pop quizzes, piles of homework, and teachers who laugh at their own jokes the loudest. Here are a few for the nerds, the daydreamers, and everyone in between. Math fans can find more advanced math jokes too.
- Why did the student bring a ladder to class? He wanted to go to high school.
- Why was the math teacher always calm during pop quizzes? She had all the right angles covered.
- What did the homework say to the student? “You can’t just ignore me, I’ll still be here tomorrow.”
- Why did the student’s pencil get a promotion? It was always on point.
- What do you call a teacher who never gives homework? A dream.
- Why can’t you trust atoms? They make up everything.
- Why did the clock get sent to the principal’s office? It kept tocking back. (So bad it’s good.)
Still in the mood for numbers? These statistics jokes are mean, in a good way.
Take It to Class
Want to take these jokes with you? Grab the printable version below and pass them around the classroom, the lunch table, or the fridge door.
Dismissed!
Before the final bell rings, here are five knock-knocks to round out the list. Want a math twist? Try these math knock-knock jokes.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in, it’s cold out here.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Boo. Boo who? Don’t cry, it’s just a joke.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you and I don’t care who knows it.
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting cow w… MOO!
- Knock knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad this list is over?
And that’s the whole class. Twenty-five jokes, a few groans, and hopefully at least one that made you laugh out loud in a place you shouldn’t have. The best part about middle school humor is that it never really gets old. These jokes work just as well at the dinner table, on a road trip, or whenever someone needs a little cheering up. Save your favorites, try them out on someone today, and don’t be afraid to deliver them with a straight face. That’s half the fun.
One last pun for the road: I’d tell you a joke about the bell, but it hasn’t rung yet. Class dismissed!
Thanks for reading. See you next period.
An engineer, Maths expert, Online Tutor and animal rights activist. In more than 5+ years of my online teaching experience, I closely worked with many students struggling with dyscalculia and dyslexia. With the years passing, I learned that not much effort being put into the awareness of this learning disorder. Students with dyscalculia often misunderstood for having just a simple math fear. This is still an underresearched and understudied subject. I am also the founder of Smartynote -‘The notepad app for dyslexia’,