Detailed Answer
Students aged 12–18 average 25–45 WPM depending on grade and computer access. Elementary (grades 3–5): 10–20 WPM. Middle school (6–8): 20–35 WPM. High school (9–12): 35–50 WPM. College students average 45–60 WPM because of extensive essay writing and note-taking. Students who take keyboarding classes often reach 50+ WPM by senior year. Girls tend to type faster than boys in middle school. Many schools require 30 WPM by 5th grade and 45 WPM by 8th grade. For competitive exams (e.g., SSC in India), students aim for 35–40 WPM (Hindi) or 30–35 WPM (English).