Although it is a Catholic middle school, students of all faiths are welcome. Marian Middle School provides an academically challenging curriculum for girls, fifth through eighth grade, who want to learn but might not be succeeding in Catholic or public school. The program has an emphasis on language arts reading, spelling, English and math. Other classes include science, religion, art, music, social studies, foreign language, and physical education. Regular classes are supported by sports, study time, enrichment activities, tutoring, field trips, and special activities.
Tuition is based on the family's ability to pay.
Sister Barbara Jean Rupp, SSND, is the principal. Marian Middle School follows a concept developed by Jesuit educators. Encouraged by its success, the School Sisters of Notre Dame opened Mother Caroline Academy in Dorchester, MA, in 1996. The school educates young women in grades five to eight. At Mother Caroline Academy, students are taught to have high expectations for themselves and they are taught to plan a successful future.